Giving
Hand Fund (GHF) is a global, non-profit, strategic organization
committed to the sustainable end of world hunger.
In
Africa, South Asia and Latin America, we seeks to end hunger and poverty by
empowering people to lead lives of self-reliance, meet their own basic needs
and build better futures for their children.
We
are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Accountant based in our liaison office in
Kisumu, Nyanza Province, Kenya
Reporting to: Finance Director
Reporting to: Finance Director
No.
of posts:
1
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Compile
and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements
including monthly and annual accounts
- Ensure
financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and
procedures
- Prepare
financial management reports
- Establish
and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control
procedures
- Reconcile
and maintain balance sheet accounts
- General
ledger operations
- Resolve
accounting discrepancies and irregularities
- Continuous
management and support of budget and forecast activities
- Financial
audit preparation and coordinate the audit process
- Ensure
accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses
- Analyze
and advise on program operations including income and expenditure trends,
financial commitments and future income
- Analyze
financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources
and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions
to program and financial problems
- Assist
with accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Assist
with tax computations and returns
- Assist
in budgets and forecasts
- Assist
with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and
procedures
Education
and Experience
Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree at
an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.
Experience: Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.
Two years of direct service delivery experience working with not for profit organization.
Experience: Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.
Two years of direct service delivery experience working with not for profit organization.
Any
equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable
and excellent CPS
Remuneration: Very competitive based on experience and academic qualification.
Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week.
Remuneration: Very competitive based on experience and academic qualification.
Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week.
To
apply send application letter and detailed CV to jobs@givinghandfund.org
Application deadline is 30th January 2013.
Application deadline is 30th January 2013.
Qualified
Female candidates encouraged to apply