Accountant/Program Assistant, Kenya Play (Kplay)

Required Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Accounting or related field

1+ years of work experiences

Working knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, auditing and business administration

Preferred Experience
Previous experience with program administration.

Previous experience with budget tracking and financial management.

Previous experience working in the NGO or Non-profit field

Responsibilities

Job Description:
The Program Assistant/Accountant will support the KPLAY Program by providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. He/she will support the Program Director (PD) and other employees through a variety of tasks related to the KPLAY Program financial health and communication. He/she is chiefly responsible for confidential and time sensitive material of the program.

He/she will also support the KPLAY Program by building systems to ensure 100% regulatory compliance at the national and county levels as well as to efficiently support our partnership and stakeholder networks. He/she will develop a robust filing system for all program materials, approvals, and correspondence that will be accessible for any regulatory and compliance tracking.

Reporting to the PD, he/she will maintain and review financial records for the KPLAY Program, ensuring compliance with accounting and tax laws. He/ she will prepare budgets, monitor expenditure and prepare financial reports on a regular basis. He/she will liaise with the HQ office to ensure compliant financial reporting.

Based in Mombasa, the Program Assistant will also perform administrative duties including responding to emails and answering calls, filing, data management, and managing schedules of the PD and Program Coordinator (PC), assist in budget oversight and event planning while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.

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Job Requirements
Required education

Required relevant work experience

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