Country: Kenya
Closing date: 24 Jul 2015
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance. It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC's Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution's humanitarian activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that provide support and expertise to the ICRC's delegations in East Africa, the Great Lakes region and the Horn of Africa.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
The ICRC Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking for an experienced and highly motivated person to fill the above-mentioned position to be based in Nairobi.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Control and approval of accounting documents: vouching National Societies monthly returns and posting the same in JDE accounting system, checking of invoices and bank related entries as done by the accountant and posting them in JDE;
• Supervision of the suppliers’ file and follow up of supplier reconciliations;
• Follow up of national society quarterly balance confirmations in liaison with Cooperation Finance Assistant;
• Participating in the annual budget exercise in conjunction with Finance team and assist in providing technical and financial advice / support, including data entry in sunsystem accounting system;
• Supervision of staff;
• Liaison with suppliers on finance matters.
THE REQUIREMENTS:
• University degree in Finance or Business Administration;
• CPA Part II;
• Computer literacy in windows environment;
• Knowledge of a computerised accounting package like JD Edwards will be an added advantage;
• At least 5 years experience in similar position.
THE PROFILE:
• Rigorous with good organisational skills;
• High sense of integrity and confidentiality;
• Good communication skills, able to work independently and lead a team;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adhere to strict deadline.
How to apply:
Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their applications either to: ****The****Head of Human Resources on the below mentioned address on or before 24th July, 2015.
****(Indicate the position title on the subject line).****Please include detailed curriculum vitae, current and expected remuneration and contact details of three referees. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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International Committee of the Red Cross,
Nairobi Regional Delegation, Denis Pritt Road, P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
****E-mail: nai_hrrec_services@icrc.org****