Accountant Job at World Vision Kenya - Career Opportunity in Kenya

Vacancy title:
Accountant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Accounting & Finance ]

Jobs at:

World Vision Kenya

Deadline of this Job:
21 March 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
World Vision Kenya is a leading Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Our programmes are spread across in most parts of Kenya. We are seeking highly competent and outstanding individuals to fill the following positions to be based in Nairobi .
  Accountant - Payables to be based in Nairobi
You will be required to produce a current (within 3 months) Original Police Clearance Certificate or waiting receipt during interview in case you are shortlisted
Job Title : Accountant Pay


Major Responsibilities
• E Banking 40%
• Review Payments submitted for payment.
• Input payments into the banking platform.
• Authorize payments on CBA online.
• Processing of vendor payments 25%
• Receipt and processing of Vendor payments, including; Purchase Orders, Contracts, Non Purchase Orders and National Office invoices.
• Perform arithmetic check between the LPO’s and Invoices.
• Ensure payments are processed within the 30 days once the invoices are received at accounts office.
• Track all the contacts by developing an analysis for all the payments made against the contract amount.
• Maintain good relationship with suppliers by facilitating timely and accurate payments in line with WVK policy.
• Suppliers and Clients Relations Management 10%
• Reconcile and update supplier accounts.
• Respond to staff and supplier queries whenever they arise.
• Follow up with respective staff on vendor invoices settlement.
• Statutory deductions management and remittances 10%
• Process statutory deductions (Withholding tax and Withholding VAT) and upload them in ITAX.
• Capacity Building for both Staff and Service providers 5%
• Train staff on new finance developments.
• Build the capacity of accountants on tax computation.
• Train service providers on Provision matters including Coupa Supplier Network.
• Train of suppliers on minimum requirements for invoices.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts 5%
• Clear account 59098.
• Monitor account 200-01 and 2003.
• Attend procurement meetings.
• Others 5%
• Participate in the audit process.
• Performing any other responsibility assigned by Supervisor or Designee.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance, Business management/ Administration or related degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K)
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience:


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

 

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Job application procedure
https://careers.wvi.org/apply-job/16460 
For more information on the job and application procedure, please visit: http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-africa  and submit your online application including a detailed CV, current and expected salary, with names of three referees. Current Police Clearance Certificate or proof of application for the same will be required during interviews. Application deadline is March 21, 2021 at midnight.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children. Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse related offenses. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.
World Vision does not use employment agencies nor does it charge money for recruitment, interviews, or medical checks. More information about vacancies can be found on our official careers page https://careers.wvi.org .


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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 21 March 2021
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 15-03-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-03-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-03-2065
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