ActionAid Assistant Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

ActionAid is an international anti-poverty agency working in over 40 countries, taking sides with poor people to end poverty and injustice together.

We seek to employ for the following national position in our Africa regional offices, Nairobi:

Assistant Accountant

Reporting to Regional Accountant the purpose of this position is to provide support in the processing of originating cash and bank and other accounting information, preparation/ preservation of accounting records, monthly reports and returns, in addition to general accounting clerical duties within the laid down parameters and guidelines ensuring compliance to all requirements and regulations within stipulated financial guidelines and regulations in order to achieve compliance to agreed targets and plans.

Some of the principle responsibilities include:-

* Preparation of monthly management account figures;
* To assist in the preparation of annual budgets;
* To assist in providing audit information as required;
* To assist in the clearance of both internal and external audit issues;
* Process and update payroll.
* Maintaining the regional office SUN ledger

The ideal candidate will A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance; a minimum of CPA Sect 5/finalist hoping to qualify soon; good IT literacy; accounting work experience.

To apply submit your curriculum vitae with a motivation letter to Vacancies.Africa@actionaid.org

Closing date: 26 April 2011.

While we value all applications, we can only respond to short listed candidates.

Whilst all applicants will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.

ActionAid International Website: www.actionaid.org