Job Opportunities at Community Media Trust (Comet)

Position Summary

The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance activities and reporting.

Accounts Assistant Job Responsibilities

• Manage accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable,
  accounts receivable;
• Implement and maintain systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions
  to ensure adherence to CoMeT’s guidelines.
• Manage monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensuring
  accuracy of financial statements.
• Maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions
• Draft project reports, developing program budgets and cash flows and regularly monitoring
  expenditure;
• Preparation of monthly expenditure requests and account for project expenditure in line with
  CoMeT’s financial procedures;
• Ensure staff adhere to CoMeT’s financial policies and procedures;
• Any other duty assigned

Qualifications for the Accounts Assistant Job

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option)
• CPA Section III
• Knowledge of general bookkeeping procedures
• Knowledge of general accounting principals
• Proficient in relevant computer software
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements
  Experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position (preferably in an NGO set-up or busy
  working environment)
• In absence of a degree, minimum of 3 years’ experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• A great attitude
• A passion for numbers, accuracy and skills in calculating figures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Quick learner / Fast adaptor with high level of flexibility
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision and a sense of urgency
• Ability to pay attention to detail and meet strict deadlines

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Position Summary

The Project Officer will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the WezeshaDada project activities.

Project Officer Job Responsibilities

• Assists and supports the Projects Manager in coordination, work planning, reporting, partner liaison, networking and communication;
• Takes responsibility in organising and facilitating dialogue meetings, workshops and events with stakeholders to:
• Maintain coordination and promote cooperation;
• Raise awareness of efforts to prevent promote WezeshaDada
• Share experiences and lessons learnt;
• Manage and monitor CoMeT’s projects activities in close cooperation with the project team;
• Work closely with the Project Assistants/M&E Assistants to maintain and regularly update the database of project activities and progress;
• Contribute to internal (within the team and across the organisation) discussions on the project indicators;
• Preparation of monthly expenditure requests and account for project expenditure in line with CoMeT’s financial procedures;
• Assessing implementation progress, writing and filing of reports;
• Contribute to documentation of success stories and other anecdotal information to demonstrate results/impact of initiatives undertaken by partners and enhance the overall quality of performance reports to all constituents;
• Represent CoMeT at meetings, seminars, co-ordination forums and other events.

Qualifications for the Project Officer Job

• Degree or professional qualification in Community Development, Social Studies or equivalent work experience
• 3 years of proven working experience in development projects

Skills & Knowledge

• Skills and experience in project administration, organizational and operational project work.
• Experience of preparing budgets and financial reporting.
• Good report-writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills
• Computer literacy
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral English and Swahili and ability to relate
  sensitively to diverse groups.
• Ability and willingness to travel in the project region
• Knowledge of the languages spoken in the project locations is mandatory