Book Keeper Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Contract Type: National

Fixed Term (1 Year)
 

The Purpose: To maintain the financial and administration

aspects of the field office in such a way that the office running costs are

efficiently and effectively administered and accounted for according to the standards

and procedures set.
 

The Role:  

• To register and process procurement invoices
  
  and declarations, including the coding of invoices of the mail dispatch
  
  companies, and to arrange their initialing and payment. 


• To prepare the monthly payroll, 


• Carry out the administrative organisation of
  
  all data on payments and receipts of the office running costs, keeping
  
  records of all financial mutations. 



• Manage cash transactions in the office and
  
  maintain contact with the bank and HQ regarding financial transactions. 


• Calculate currency conversions and record cash
  
  movements; 


• Assist in the preparation of financial reports
  
  and to inform the manager when spending is not according the (financial)
  
  planning; 


• Maintain financial records through filing,
  
  retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating and
  
  purging; 


• Compile various financial documents, verify
  
  their accuracy, and ensure compliance with established procedures; 


• Arrange the entry or change of creditors’
  
  basic data;


• Perform any other relevant duty at the request
  
  of the line manager.

• The successful candidate must have part
  
  accountancy qualification or equivalent recognised accounting
  
  qualification (CPA/ACCA level two or its equivalent), demonstrable
  
  experience in finance and able to follow set procedures and instructions
  
  under limited supervision.


• You will possess good numeracy skills, be
  
  competent in the use of computers especially spreadsheets and other
  
  accounting packages. 


• You will be a good team player and builder
  
  with excellent interpersonal skills. 


• Good communication skills both written and
  
  oral and demonstrable ability to prioritize are essential.

We offer a competitive, fair and

comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors.

 
If you believe you fit the job and person profiles please send your application

to somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk

The closing date for applications is 23rd February 2016