Assistant Accountant (Npa Kenya) At Land O Lakes

Position Summary:The Assistant Accountant supports financial accounting and reporting, payment transactions, and carrying out administrative operations to support project implementation in Kenya.Primary Responsibilities:Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:Responsible for the processing of all local payments, including payroll, and recording payments in internal systemsPrepare payment vouchers and ensure all supporting documents are included with each payment in accordance with Venture37 and donor policies and proceduresComplete monthly Kenya operating funding requests to ensure it includes NPA project needsFollow up on the settlement of advances to staff in a timely mannerCommunicate with local suppliers and hotels and obtain invoices and other supporting documentsAssist the Senior Finance Manager with preparing the monthly end financial reporting packageReconcile monthly balance sheet accountsUpload documents monthly on financial document repository siteContribute to the completion and submission of timely required salary statutory deductions to the relevant government authorities on a monthly basisAssist with the filing of all required tax returns, VAT reporting and other official documents to the local governmentReview and process approved cost share collected by other V37 staffAssist in maintaining monthly financial files in both hard and soft copiesAssist with any external audits by completing requested materials and assigned schedulesAssist in procurement processes, including soliciting quotes for local items and compiling supporting documentationAssist in the recording and updating of the project's fixed assets.Other finance and accounting tasks as assigned by the Senior Finance ManagerReporting & Supervision: The Accountant reports to the Senior Finance and Accounting Manager in Ethiopia. The position does not supervise other staff.Required Skills and Experience:Degree in accounting or business-related field or 4 years relevant work experience in lieu of degree.Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.Advanced skills in using word processing and spreadsheet programs, as well as electronic communications programs.Oral and written fluency in English.Attention to detail.Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation in handling all assigned tasks.Desired Skills and Qualifications:Prior experience working in accounting or procurement for a US-based development organization.Demonstrated knowledge of US government or US foundations' financial and / or procurement compliance regulations.