Job Description
Our client a reputable Non-Governmental Organization is looking to hire an Accountant (NGO)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of the organization and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.
• Responsible for entering financial information and maintaining all financial records for projects and for the organization.
• Preparing and maintaining donor agreements and staff contracts.
• Manage financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, develop financial reports, and make recommendations to the organization on budget expenditures.
• Obtain approvals from the Director and from the donors on all procurements and purchases for the projects and for the organization.
• Monitor the expenditures to ensure that program funds are utilized appropriately by the close of the fiscal year.
• Ensure that all financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to donors.
• Oversee the financial audits of all projects of the organization.
• Provide financial inputs for proposal development, project management, Human Resource Management policies, logistics, travel and other areas of administration.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Accounting or related field
• Professional Certification (ICAN) is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years accounting experience (preferably in NGO).
• Well versed in computerized accounting packages
• Accounting software such as SAGE, QuickBooks etc.