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Accounts Officer at DanChurchAid (DCA)

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DanChurchAid’s aim is to strengthen the world’s poorest people in their struggle for a life in dignity. Our work is based on a Christian view of humanity with respect for every individual’s rights and equal worth. DanChurchAid is rooted in the Danish National Evangelical Lutheran Church, but is active wherever we find the need is highest, regardless of religion, gender, political beliefs, race, national or ethnic origins, handicaps or sexual orientation.


Summary



DCA is seeking to recruit an experienced and energetic Kenyan National for the following position: Accounts Officer. The position is based in Nairobi – with some travel to DCA’s offices in Nakuru and Kakuma anticipated – and reports to the Country Director based in Nairobi.


The main responsibilities of the Accounts Officer are:



  • Prepare/review/payment of travel advances/ travel claim/ vouchers/journals/receipt voucher/ check and data entry in Maconomy and monthly reconcile

  • Ensure project number and task code while charging the expenditure

  • Ensure proper support documentation for all payments

  • Prepare and process staff payroll in compliance with HR manual and prevailing remuneration tax calculation of Income Tax Act

  • Process final clearance payment of outgoing staff upon receiving complete documentation

  • Review/monitor expenditures and ensure accurate bookings in Maconomy

  • Facilitate fund request and manage fund flow for office running cost

  • Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and end year office budget reports

  • Ensure adherence to internal control, procedures, manuals, policies and recommend improvement

  • Support annual audit process and follow-up with audit findings.

  • Support key staff on Office annual budget preparation

  • Identifying & flagging financial risks & investigating these as/when needed.


Professional Qualifications:



  • Relevant Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a recognised university and/or (minimum) accounting qualification – CPA III

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting/finance/audit, preferably with INGO experience.

  • Adequate working experience with any ERP system (QuickBooks/SAGE/Other).

  • Excellent computer skills (MS Office; specifically, MS Excel, Word and Outlook. Familiarity with using TEAMs, Zoom or other software for remote engagement an advantage)

  • Knowledge of and interest in the humanitarian and development context in Kenya.

  • Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in a challenging working environment.

  • Excellence in English, oral and written.




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