Senior Accountant,

(Based at Tharaka)

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.  Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.  . 

Plan Kenya is recruiting a Senior Accountant to be based at Tharaka Program Unit. This job reports to Country Finance Manager. The position coordinates the provision of accounting and financial management services for the achievement of organisational goals at the Program Unit. The position is a key member of the Program Unit Management Team, and makes key contributions to the leadership of the Program Unit in close cooperation with other team members. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Manage and maintain the operations of the General Ledger to ensure timely and accurate processing of all financial transactions

§  Effectively prepare and manage budgets

§  Provide timely submission of accurate consolidated financial reports to the country office

§  Ensure accurate review and approval of financial commitments and payments against budgets and in compliance with Plan policies and procedures

§  Provide timely, accurate review and approval of reconciliation for cash, payroll, receivables, payables and inter-office accounts and timely resolution of reconciling items

§  Oversee timely execution of financial period-end processes and accurate consolidation of PU financial data

§  Enhance capacity of Program Unit staffs, CBOs and Partners in financial accounting

§  Manage performance of Program Unit Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

§  Degree in Finance/Accounts and CPA (K) or equivalent

§  At least 3-5 years accounting experience preferable in an NGO 2 of which should be at supervisory level

§  Well versed in computerised accounting applications

§  Strong analytical skills

§  Strong planning and organisational skills

§  Training/Facilitation skills

§  Good understanding of statutory requirements

§  High level of integrity and confidentiality

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children.  Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through

 http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ . In case of difficulty, you may contact the telephone numbers provided on our website. The closing date of applications is 27^th August, 2012.

You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.