Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) is a humanitarian relief organization created by an Act of Parliament, Cap 256 of the Laws of Kenya on 21st December 1965.
Its vision is to be the most effective, trusted and self-sustaining humanitarian organisation in Kenya.
KRCS is looking for qualified people to fill the following position:
PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Reports to BRANCH COORDINATOR.
Location: Dertu
Duties & Responsibilities:
1.Receive cash or cheques, recording financial transactions and counting money to verify amounts and issuing receipts for funds received.
2. Maintain books of accounts by inserting data into the accounting system (electronic and manual).
3. Prepare payment vouchers and issuance of cheque payments to creditors and other accounts.
4. Recording of cheques issued in a cheque dispatch register and maintenance of the same.
5. Ensure that all payments or money transactions are properly supported by the required documents as outlined in the financial guidelines.
6. Ensure that receipts and invoices for all payments match the acceptable criteria.
7. To be responsible for the petty cash of the project, carry out daily cash reconciliation, make payments to KRCS volunteers, suppliers etc. and keep the Branch Coordinator informed of the available petty cash on a regular basis and prepare new money requests well in advance as may be required.
8. Carry out regular bank reconciliation.
9. To assist the Branch Co-ordinator in any other matters relating to finances or accounts.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. CPA (K) or equivalent ACCA final level qualifications or a Bachelors Degree in a business related field with CPA Part (II) Section 4.
2. At least two years experience in a busy accounts/ finance office.
Key competencies for the position:
1. Knowledge of water, sanitation, humanitarian relief issues, trends and goals aimed at providing access to safe and affordable water and sanitation.
2. Strong communication and presentation skills in both English and Kiswahili, including ability to develop timely reports and prepare relevant publications.
3. Proficiency in computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, data-base, email and utilization of the internet.
Applications must contain, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, address and contacts of two referees.
All applications should be sent to:
The Secretary General
Kenya Red Cross Society
P. O. Box 40712-00100
Nairobi
So as to reach him not later than Monday, 11th July 2011.
