ACCOUNTANT

Vacancy Number: AP/FO/04/11

ILRI seeks to recruit an Accountant. Reporting to the Treasury supervisor, the jobholder will be responsible for the following:

* Update of the supplier list in SUN-Review of all inactive supplier Accounts, reconciling them for informed decision on the way forward for the same.
* Population of Bank details for suppliers & partners-This will cover both local & foreign suppliers for effective interface with banking systems. It will also include updating all supplier contact details for dispatch of e-remittances & also in readiness for an online order tracking system later.
* Ensure timely cheque distribution & acknowledgement.
* Send emails promptly to staff once CBA OTC payments are released to the bank.
* Ensure cash & cheque receipts are handled in a timely manner & to ensure their safety.
* VAT exemption administration.
* Actively involved in digitization of receipting system.
* Assist payables Accountant in reconciliation of supplier Accounts.
* Assist in digitization of travel authorization(TA) form, project advances form, travel expense reports, project settlement reports & regular payment request forms.

Requirements

* Bachelors in Commerce and CPA (K).
* At least 1 year relevant working experience in accounting in an international NGO or an international organization.
* Knowledge of computerized accounting software required preferably SUN accounting.
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite
* Good personal organizational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Highly effective multi-tasking skills, with ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.

Terms of appointment:

This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus and is open to Kenyan nationals only. The position is on a 1-year fixed term contract.

Job level and salary:

This position is job level 2C level 1 and starting salary is KES 95,000 per month. This is exclusive of other benefits provided within ILRI’s National Recruited Staff Scheme.

Applications:

Applications addressed to the Human Resources Director, a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience should be emailed to: recruit-ilri-Ken@cgiar.org by 14 April 2011.

The position title and reference number “ACCOUNTANT: AP/FO/04/11” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email applications.
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