Accountant at Haguruka NGO: (Deadline 15 November 2021)

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Accountant (1)

• The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• She/he must possess a minimum of not less than three (3) years related professional experience, preferably having worked in non-profit related entities and or reputable private sector organizations;
• Having experience/ knowledge in procurement and human resource processes/Practices of the candidate is an added value
• Expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and integrity and conduct yourself in a manner that is beyond reproach at all times
• Experience of computerized accounting software. QuickBooks is a Must.
• Excellent command of both oral and written English is essential.
• Good analytical and numerical skills;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent computer skills in accounting software and MS-Office: Word, Excel;
• Ability to work in a team and liaise well with others;
• High Integrity/ethics and the ability to meet the deadlines
• Deadline-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.

• Assisting in project management in the Full qualification would be an added advantage
• Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.
• Detail-oriented: an attention to detail for tasks with zero tolerance for errors and proactiveness to probe further into data.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures forecast, timely review of cash positions of donor funds,
• Prepare documentation needed to request for funds from donors;
• Prepare budget revisions;
• Determine unutilized funds;
• Assist with the implementation of Financial software
• Maintaining proper books of accounting
•  Prepare monthly bank and petty cash reconciliations
• Manage petty cash
• Responsible for vendor maintenance in the finance System ensuring compliance to systems,
• Prepares and processes purchase orders;
•  Ensure that purchase orders, received and invoices are matched,
•  Maintain a payables ageing report
• Prepare on Monthly basis bank reconciliations, Monthly, Quarterly, and annual financial statements, and other reports as required by the Organization.
• Maintain an updated fixed asset register always reconciled with the Accounting software.
• Assist in the budget process where appropriate
• To keep inventory of assets of the organization and maintain the information such as asset description value and location.
• To prepare and present all books of accounts and assets for auditing
• To maintain accounting records by making copies and filing documents
• To maintain accounting databases by entering data into the computer and processing backups
• Reception of goods and materials delivered by suppliers
• To receive and processing all invoice, expense forms, and requests for payment
• To reconcile Grants/revenues collection and reports on a monthly basis
• Any other activity as may be determined by the Senior Management