Financial Accountant – (Accounts Payable)

Major function:To analyze financial information and prepare financial reports; to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization.Experience and Qualifications:Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Business Commerce with specialization in accounting or finance.Professional qualification in CPA III and/or ACCA part 2.3 years of experience in projects finance and accounting & reporting;Experienced in financial budgeting and strategy; business evaluation and advice, risk management and corporate governance, managed statutory requirements¸ financial accounting and reporting;Management of accounts payablesReview all invoices & ensure that all necessary support documentations are provided prior to posting in the accounting ledgerMake payments to suppliers through the organization’s banking platform in accordance with WW-Kenya finance policyCarry out supplier reconciliation on a monthly basis and resolve any disputes within the shortest time possibleManagement of Staff advancesPrepares and verifies travel documentation and payments of staff advance and other allowances related to project activitiesReviews staff surrenders for accuracy & completeness before posting into the organization’s accounting softwareCarry out monthly staff account reconciliation & issue staff account statements on a monthly basisAsset ManagementCarry out monthly deprecation runUpdate Fixed Asset RegisterCarry out reconciliation of FAR and the General ledgerProcess monthly amortization of prepayment accountsTreasury managementPrepares bank reconciliations for HQ accountsEnsures that the bank accounts have adequate cash balances by preparing monthly cash forecasts.Bank liaison-the accountant will be responsible for communication between the bank and the organization for certain activities such as; opening & closing of accounts, updating of bank signatories and setting up users to online platforms …. etc.Sending daily forex rates to staff and updating the same in SAPVerify all petty cash vouchers for accuracy & completenessPost petty cash expenses in the accounting ledgerPrepare a monthly reconciliation of the petty cashPayroll ManagementProcess payroll payments upon receipt from P&C teamPost payroll expenses in SAP on a monthly basisProcesses statutory payment based on instructions and ensures all necessary approvals are sought and statutory deductions submitted on time including online I Tax filing.Filing & ArchivingEnsure that all payment vouchers, bank reconciliation statements, communications/ letters to Banks, NGO board and other regulatory authorities are archived as per organization’s filing system.