Qualifications/ experience essential:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting related courses.
CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting
4 years relevant accounting experience preferably in an INGO
At least 2 years’ experience at supervisory level
Thorough knowledge of finance processes, systems and principles.
Well versed in computerised accounting applications.
Qualifications/ experience desirable:
Previous experience in usage of SAP or any major ERP system
Attention to detail and analytical skills.
Facilitation and training skills
Good communication (written and spoken), and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work and interact with others at all levels
Excellent planning, management and coordination skills
Languages required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Responsibilities
ACCOUTABILITIES AND MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES
Payment Processes-40%
Review all approved financial transactions for completeness and process them in SAP.
Receive approved Mobile requests, process them on available platforms (Mpesa/Popote) and submit for payment.
Review all partner advances requests, process payment and subsequently process partner advances liquidations in SAP advances module.
Receives, reviews for completeness all bank payment requests and process in SAP
Prepares MPESA payments related JVs
Processes fund requests for all approved travels and subsequent liquidations as per Plan policies
Monitors MPESA float and initiates timely replenishment
Support in preparation of cash forecasts.
Issue remittance advices to payees
Reconciliations (30%)
Prepare, reconcile monthly VAT and Withholding tax schedules for payment.
Prepares monthly reconciliations and analyses of receivable GL accounts
Analyse and clear all open items in receivable and tax ledgers.
Period-End Processes (25%)
Timely filing all the relevant documents
Review transactions postings and prepare correction journals for errors before period closure.
Prepare adjustment journals for accruals, expense prepayments and redistribute support costs to projects.
Prepare allocated financial reports on monthly, quarterly and annual, including ad hoc reports.
Support audits in providing and support and explanations for sampled transactions.
Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) 5%
Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.
Job Requirements
Required education
Required relevant work experience
Required languages: