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| The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) |
Project Accountant 1 (PA1)
Duty Station: Arusha with occasional field travels
Department: FMS/RIPAT Pilot Project
Duration: Two Years (renewable)Qualified females are encouraged to apply as well as persons from minority communities ADRA is an equal opportunity employer
Job Purpose:
The position exists to provide financial information on project performance and budgeting and by preparing monthly financial reports, review and capturing of all expenses to guide management decisions.
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Key Duties and responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate records as per the laid down organization policies and procedures.
- Create project accounts in the accounting system and maintain all project related records.
- Ensure all payments are supported by the necessary documentation as per procedures.
- Secure project financial information by completing backups of documents so that financial information is not lost.
- Review and advice to the senior accountant/management supplier invoices related to a project.
- Establishes the processes and procedures on financial issues that include both project and Admin accounts and ensure accounting standards are maintained.
- Review and document time sheets and overhead charges to be applied to a project.
- Do all the bank/cash reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Responsible for posting journals into the accounting system and checks for errors on daily basis.
- Develops internal controls, processes, procedures and systems for the project and ensure its enforcement.
- Ensure project budgetary controls and investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management.
- Produce monthly financial statements to the management and to the donor.
- Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
- Create and submit government reports and tax returns and all statutory requirements related to project to the statutory bodies.
- Close out project accounts upon project completion.
- Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required.
- Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the management.
- Provides training to project staff on finance when necessary.
- Assists managers in preparation of project budgets/proposals.
- Assists in the financial monitoring and evaluation of field activities.
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- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related subjects.
- 5 plus Years working experience in project accounting and budgeting
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and reporting
- MBA, CPA, ACCA will be an added advantage.
- Accountability and attention to details
- Analytical thinking
- Integrity
- Team work and cooperation
- Knowledge of accounting standards including project budgeting
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Selection Criteria:
- Essential Knowledge in the finance sector and in project accounting and budgeting.
- Demonstrates ability to manage project finances and make report to donors
- Demonstrates knowledge and or ability to plan, organize, and learn in a short time SunPlus software.
- Speaking and written proficiency in English and Swahili
- He or She must possess working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and must be efficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
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A competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should apply via our online application portal by 23:59HRS, October 09th, 2020.
Hand delivered and late submissions will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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