Vacancy title:
Finance Assistant, USAID Africa Trade and Investment (ATI) program
Jobs at:
DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, IncDeadline of this Job:
02 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, November 19, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES:
• Receives and reviews (for completeness and accuracy) all incoming invoices and requests for payment. Ensures the integrity of all receipts, invoices, and vouchers.
• Prepares required documentation for submission to Finance Manager (who will prepare payment checks for Senior Management’s signature) and required documentation (expense cover sheets), post-payment, to provide to the Project Accountant for data entry into DAI’s Financial Accounting System;
• Assists the Project Accountant in recording and assigning costs based on approved budget into the Financial Accounting System, vFER
• Supports with processing DA1 forms for VAT exemption, VAT reimbursements and regularly updates the VAT tracker
• Manages the project’s petty cash according to ATI policies and procedures and submits the reconciliation each week to the Finance Manager.
• Assists with the daily scanning of financial vouchers for submission to DAI/Washington twice a month.
• Responsible for following up on statutory remittances to ensure they are all updated on time.
• Works with the Grants Manager to track all open grants and progress payment schedules;
• Performs other financial tasks assigned by the Finance Manager which are consistent with his/her qualifications, this Scope of Work and the general requirements of the project.
• Maintains a good knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures as set forth in the ATI Field Operations Policy Manual.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent and 4+ years’ experience supporting international donor-funded projects in an accountancy/finance role preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable finance-related USG or other international donors contracting regulations
• Accuracy in working with large amounts of data
• Ability to respond effectively to time sensitive inquiries
• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and professional presentation
• A well organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgement, and strong operational focus
• Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
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