Accountant

OVERVIEW

S/he is responsible for providing financial advice and undertaking related accounts administration, analyzing every day financial activities and subsequently provide guidance to upper management on future financial plans such that they are able to make sound decisions on programme and project implementation and meet the RDC’s strategic objectives.

S/he will report to the Director of Rescue Dada Centre, whose instructions must be carried out promptly and to the best of his/her abilities.

S/he will be required to undertake any other activities related to financial management as assigned by the director.

Continuous improvement of RDC Financial system

• In cooperation with the director ensure effective and adequate financial and procurement policies are available and in compliance with applicable laws;
• Ensure that all RDC management staff is able to contribute according to their job descriptions to the financial management of RDC, including identifying training needs and providing respective training.

Ensuring effective implementation of RDC Financial management

• Together with the management develop and/or review overall and annual strategic, programme and project budgets required to implement RDC strategy and projects;
• Ensure that the scarce financial resources are maximally utilized in the best possible manner and according to the budget and project activities are completed in accordance with the yearly budget;
• Manage RDC accounts and petty cash, keeping timely records and receipts;
• Prepare the staff payroll and paymaster;
• Produce monthly legal returns for NSSF and NHIF;
• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and yearly internal and external financial reports (including donor reports) for the RDC Management, Board of Directors and Donors;
• Organize half yearly/ yearly external audit of project finances.
• Provide the departments with monthly expenditure reports capturing the status quo of budget implementation.

Ensuring effective implementation of RDC procurement management

• Coordinate and oversee the procurement of goods and services to ensure orders are handled by individuals having skills in evaluating what purchases are required from suppliers offering the best deals;
• Ensure purchases made do not exceed the budget provided;
• Ensure purchased goods and services conform with the quantity and price specified in the order;
• Maintain a supplier register for all relevant RDC supplies, and acquire necessary products or services needed by RDC from the best suppliers at the best price.

Team Work

• Provide back-up support to the Programme and department managers in implementing their annual budget.
• Attend quarterly RDC management meetings and present budget and expenditure overviews as well as financial forecasts and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Have an open-door policy in regard to supporting staff of the programme.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• S/he will have a degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, CPA K
• S/he will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used;
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles especially quickbooks;
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations;
• Must be creative, a team worker, and a person of high integrity.
• Must have analytical, problem solving & statistical skills;
• Must be organized, accurate, independent and have a result driven working style;
• Must be reliable, honest with a sincere work attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Must be a proficient user of relevant finance software;
• Must have certificate of good conduct;
• Must be conversant in English and Kiswahili.