World Vision is an International Christian Relief and Development organization, whose goal is to achieve long-lasting benefits in the quality of life for vulnerable children and their families, displaced persons and communities. The Somalia program wishes to invite applications from highly competent dynamic, self-driven and results oriented candidate to fill the following vacancy in the organization.
1. Financial Accountant – Nairobi (with travel to the field)
Provide technical backstopping in the financial process and enforcing internal controls and policies in order to minimize risk, safeguard organizational resources and facilitate timely and accurate financial reporting within world vision International deadlines.
Major Responsibilities:
1. Bank and Supplier Reconciliation.
- Review
Supplier statement to ensure they are accurate & reflective of
actual creditor position and follow-up to ensure payment is done to
ensure accurate grant and financial reporting.
- Review
bank statements to ensure they are accurate and reflective of actual
financial transactions for the period under review.
- Monitoring
bank accounts and ensuring adequate liquidity is maintained each
month and avoiding risks of negative cash balance.
- Assist
Accounts Manager in developing financial analyses based on the
National office financial statements and providing recommendations
based on the trends of the expenditure and Income
- On
a monthly basis review the accounting records and develop key
observations arising from the internal controls reflected in the
payment process
- Develop
analysis of payment lead times and analyses of business processes
for purpose of creating efficiency in financial process.
- Reconciliation
of Settlement Advice accounts on a monthly basis and ensure they are
settled in compliance with WV financial requirements.
- Providing
support in reconciliation of WV Somalia Global Centre general ledger
as part of monthly year end procedures
· Preparation of financial documents (Voucher Interfaces) and checking them for accuracy before entry into sun system.
· Analysis of financial reports; balance sheet and Income statement and developing action points for Managers onward action points.
· Review the cash flows developed by projects for entry into Sun system
· Assisting the accounts manager in the preparation of the National Office Financial reports.
· Carrying out monthly reconciliation of Balance sheet accounts to ensure the balances are accurate and reflect a true financial position for the organization.
5. Financial Support and Facilitation
· Writing cheques based on the financial back up documents and having these submitted to the payees of the cheques.
· Business process continuity by working with Supply chain, Administration and IT in ensuring that operations of the firm are not interrupted because of failure to settle claims as they fall due.
· Administering and Remitting of statutory deductions and ensuring that they are done on time to avoid penalties.
· Enhancing a better working relationship between finance and suppliers to foster a good working relationship.
· Filing Accounts documents and ensuring they are complete and easily accessible.
· Any other duty not specifically stated above but will necessarily come within the framework of your operation shall be assigned to you from time to timeby the Accounts Manager
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting & Finance or Bcom (Accounting Option) and CPA II or CPA(K) .
· Professional technical skill desired (Sun System and Grants Management certification)
· Knowledgeable on General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPS)
· A minimum 3years of experience in a similar finance role or related field such as management Accountant.
· Practical knowledge of financial systems and internal financial controls.
· Proficiency in computerized accounting systems, preferably Sun System, Microsoft Office is preferred.
Other Competencies/Attributes:
· Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.
· Demonstrates well-developed interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as negotiation skills
· Attend and participate/lead in daily devotions and weekly Chapel services.
· Must adhere to set security standards
· Ensure a gender perspective in the scope of work
Working Environment / Conditions:
· Work environment: Nairobi Office-based with OCCASSIONAL travel to the field
· Travel: 10% Domestic/international travel is required.
· On call: Yes
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV’s together with names and addresses of three referees to the address below clearly indicating ‘Supply Chain Manager’ on the email subject. All applications should be received by September 17th, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
People and Culture Manager
World Vision International – Somalia Program
Email: recruitsomo@wvi.org
