Accountant

Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting, preferably for USAID or other donor-funded projects .

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field strongly preferred.

Experience with USAID accounting/financial procedures preferred.

Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate excel spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level.

Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills.

Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information.

Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities.

Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients.

Strong Preference for Kenyan and East African citizens.

Responsibilities

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly accounting package to home office.

Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards.

Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Project Office, including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses.

Review all local expenses for billing purposes.

Produce accurate and timely financial reports.

Act as first point of contact with local bank.

Prepare monthly cash forecast projections for approval and submission to Home Office.

Support procurement of goods and services for the project as needed.

Review invoices for local services for the project and prepare relevant payment approval forms for approval.

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 5 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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