Accounts Assistant Jobs at The African Forest Forum (AFF) in Kenya

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Employer: The African Forest Forum (AFF)
Duty Station: Nairobi
Application Deadline: 10th August 2013.

Job Details
Duties and responsibilities
• Administer, monitor and keep clear records of all AFF accounts;
• Monitor incomes and expenses and produce relevant financial reports;
• Produce monthly financial reports for each project/programme and for the AFF Secretariat;
• Liaise with ICRAF on all financial matters related to AFF;
• Provide support in the preparation of budgets and financial reports;
• Follow up and monitor the disbursement of AFF funds and related financial agreements between the AFF,
donors, liaison offices, and other institutions and individuals collaborating/working with AFF;
• Follow up payments for consultancy/expert contracts;
• Maintain AFF assets in good condition, including their records;
• Liaise with procurement and finance offices for timely purchase of goods and services;
• Monitor AFF’s expenses for internal tracking;
• Handle all financial aspects related to organisation and execution of meetings, workshops and conferences;
• Manage AFF’s petty cash kitty;
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all bank, petty cash and advances returns;
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of AFF’s financial documents, including contracts with donors, minutes of meetings with donors;
• Provide inputs and secretarial services to the AFF Finance Committee;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary.
Requirements
• First Degree in Business Administration or Commerce and a minimum of CPA (II) or its equivalent.
• At least 5 years’ progressive experience in a similar organization;
• Experience in an NGO or international organization environment will be an added advantage;
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures with good knowledge of an
accounting software - use of Sun System is desirable;
• Experience interacting with people of different backgrounds, nationalities, cultures, etc.;
• Proficient in following up issues and resolutions from meetings;
• Proficient in taking notes and minutes of meetings;
• Be computer literate;
• Excellent command of spoken and written English; working knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• Team player and highly motivated;
• Outstanding presentation of initiative.
How to apply
Go to the weblink provided to apply.
Applications will be considered until Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.
We invite you to learn more about AFF and ICRAF by accessing the following web sites:
http://www.afforum.org and www.worldagroforestry.org.