Farm Concern International Intern Accounts Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Farm Concern International (FCI)

Intern Accounts Assistant

Ref: FCI – HR-001-2018

Location: Africa Office – Nairobi

Farm Concern International, FCI, is an Africa-wide agri-market development agency specialized in; i) Value Chain Analysis, ii) Profitable Smallholder Commercialization and iii) Market Access iv) Capacity Development v) Enterprise Incubation & Graduation.

Our experiential journey spans over almost a decade and a half, with scaling up having been rolled out in over 24 countries in Africa, impacting 18 million smallholder farmers and agro-pastoralists.

Responsibilities

1. Account payables

• Make payments to utilities and suppliers and maintain accounts for creditors
• Enter all transactions into the accounting system (ERP) identify the proper account codes for each transaction.
• Receive and process all invoices, expense reports and requests for payment.
• Process statutory deductions of NSSF, NHIF and PAYE and remit as per set timelines.
• Collect and verify timesheets, check for project codes and approvals.
• Verify expense reports and ensure timely payment of travel advances / settlement of expenses
• Ensure full verification and reconciliation of payables

2. Accounts Receivable

• Assist in the billing and invoicing of donors and partners
• Verify status of payments with clients and banks
• Ensure full verification and reconciliation of receivables

3. Cash Management and Banking

• Ensure that petty cash is managed efficiently and controls are observed
• Verify petty cash vouchers and field expenses
• Ensure full verification and reconciliation of bank statements

4. Audit, Annual Accounts and Tax Returns

• Assist with tax computations and tax returns for all categories of tax.
• Assist in financial and statutory reporting
• Act as a custodian of accounting records, ledgers, revenues and operating expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of the Fixed Asset Register and inventory control
• Assist in preparation of accounts and other documentation for external audit.
• Assist in internal audit process and compliance with administrative controls.
• Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times.

5. Project Support

• Assist in preparation of project budgets
• Provide project financial reports and statements to programme team as required
• Assist project managers in the financial management of projects
• Assist in the management of project assets

Requirements

• A professional accounting qualification – CPA(K)
• At least one years’ experiences in accounting
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Packages (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and good report writing skills.
• High proficient with proven analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability in financial statements analysis with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while juggling and coordinating multiple/conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Good written and spoken English & Kiswahili.
• Ability to integrate into a multi-cultural environment.

How to Apply

Applications including a detailed curriculum vitae and references should be sent to reach the hr@farmconcern.org by 9th November, 2018 stating the reference code on the subject line.

The shortlisting will be ongoing as applications are received.

Farm Concern International is an Equal opportunity employer