Tuesday 20 September 2011

Financial Accountant -ISS (Institute of Security Studies) - Job in Nairobi Kenya


The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent and non-profit applied policy research organisation with a focus on human security in Africa.

Its mission is to conceptualise, inform and enhance the human security debate on the continent.

The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Dakar, Nairobi and Pretoria

Financial Accountant 

Nairobi Office

The ISS Nairobi seeks to appoint a Financial Accountant with multitasking skills, who works well under pressure and with minimal supervision.

The successful candidate will need:
  • Minimum 5 years relevant experience in the field of accounting
  • An appropriate Degree in Accounting, CPA/ACCA is preferable
  • Proven competence in MS Office and database experience
  • Experience working under pressure in a multi cultural and currency environment
  • Experience in ACCPAC and related accounting software
Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility of the accounting function and perform administrative duties to ensure efficient record keeping, as well as the following:
  • Recommends and incorporates cost saving initiatives into budgets and control expenditure within approved parameters;
  • Apply and ensure the application of financial policy and financial and internal control procedures
  • Assist with the implementation of statutory legislation and regulations and ensure compliance
  • Monitor the maintenance of information, processing and distribution of information according to financial procedure
  • Closing and balancing of financial records at period end according to organization procedure
  • Manage the cash flow process
  • Maintain efficient and effective translations processes
  • Provide support to programme managers
  • Prepare financial statements and donor financial reports
  • Coordination of the external audit
  • Prepare management reports for Head Office
  • Supervision of support staff
Closing date: September 29, 2011

Assumption of duties: Flexible November 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Apply with a detailed CV including three references and certified copies of their qualifications to Human Resources on email at nairobijobs@issafrica.org

The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.

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