Project Accountant

Background

The Anglican Development service is the development arm of the Anglican Church of Kenya. It operates and implements social programs in 10 Regions in Kenya namely ADS Pwani, ADS Eastern, ADS Mt. Kenya East , ADS NAIKA, ADS Nyanza, ADS South Rift, ADS Central Rift, ADS North Rift, ADS Western and ADS Mt Kenya. ADS Kenya has secured funding to implement a project in ADS Mt Kenya specifically in Kiambu County. The project seeks to advancing Renewable Energy Technologies for Agricultural Vale Chain Transformation in Kiambu County, Kenya: There are vacancies both at ADS Kenya offices and ADS Mt. Kenya.

The Project Accountant will have the following responsibilities:

1. Prepare all the daily financial transactions and the books of accounts and ensure they are appropriately recorded and coded.
2. Compiling and presenting financial reports
3. Consolidation of financial support documents from the field.
4. Paying project expenses and salaries.
5. Monitor all the organization’s financial transactions.
6. Prepare Monthly bank reconciliation reports.
7. Ensure adherence and compliance to the organization’s and project budget.
8. Monitor cash flow and ensure that the Finance and Administration filing system is up to date.
9. Ensure that the related financial transactions comply with the donor requirements, country laws, organization’s Policies and Procedures.
10. Submit on timely basis records for verification and approval by the donor by 5th of Every month.
11. Ensure appropriate internal controls through adherence to the accounting systems and procedures.
12. Provide support in the planning, preparation, monitoring of the organization’s finance department and its annual budget.
13. Ensure the office’s smooth running, including Human Resources, Administration and Procurement issues.
14. Attend and actively participate in relevant workshops and seminars.
15. Ensure quality, consistent, and confidential records keeping at the office.
16. Ensure proper and timely ordering of essential office supplies.
17. Any other duty as assigned by the ADS Kenya Finance Manager.

Qualification and Requirements

1. CPA (K)
2. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is desirable.
3. Three years’ experience in donor-funded projects is a must.
4. Experience in ERP and other accounting packages is desirable.