Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

About the Role
The SCOPE Project Accountant is responsible for the accounting, and reporting functions of the SCOPE project grant to ensure adherence to budget, compliance with World Relief policy and procedures and USAID Rules and Regulations. The position reports to the Country Finance Manager with interaction with the Home Office International Finance Team and the SCOPE Finance and Operations Manager located in Baltimore.

Key Responsibilities
• Verify all supporting documents for authenticity before entering them in the organization’s accounting software.
• Prepare check and cash payment vouchers and allocate expenses to proper accounting codes for all financial transactions in line with budgets and project documentation
• Posting of Journals as directed by the Finance Manager
• Visiting Field Locations to provide support and ensure compliance on grant spending
• Prepare programs budget pipelines and management reports for review by the Finance Manager before submission to Program Managers and SCOPE Operations & Finance Manager
• Maintain financial security by following internal accounting controls
• Ensure that VAT invoice fulfill VAT claim requirements, prepare and follow up VAT claim on quarterly basis in collaboration with the Finance Manager
• Ensure that all accounting requests from HQ for finance supporting documentation are sent in a timely manner to the International Accountants
• Prepare Monthly Budget vs. Actual (BVA) Reports on the project for review by the Country Finance Manager, Program Managers, Country Director and SCOPE Finance and Operations Manager.
• Work with Program Managers and Procurement Department to ensure that procurements are made in a timely manner, adhering to WR Policy and USAID regulations, communicating with the SCOPE Finance and Operations Manager if additional approvals for HO or USAID are required prior to any procurement.

Education Background and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance with International NGO work experience required. CPA preferred.
• Proven Experience in fund-based accounting.
• Prior Experience working on USAID, OFDA, EU or other Grants or Projects.
• CPAs strongly preferred.


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae accompanied by a cover letter to Kenyajobs@wr.org  & SWasonga@wr.org  on/before 15th February, 2023, 4pm EAT



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