IGCP Senior Accountant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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IGCP Senior Accountant Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

IGCP Kenya looking for “Senior Accountant”.

Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree may apply on or before May 17, 2024.

IGCP was formed in 1991 to address the long-term conservation of the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) and its regional afromontane forest habitat in the Virunga Bwindi Landscape. Our aim has been to work together as a single gorilla conservation program in order to expand and consolidate the successes of the Mountain Gorilla Project and other initiatives at a regional level.

The IGCP has published a job vacancy announcement on April 25, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Accountant to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

IGCP Job Vacancy 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tax & Accounting

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and produce month and year end reporting
Manage and monitor all daily activities of the junior accountants (Account Associates and Account Receivable officers)
Assist the Kenya team with execution of their assigned tasks in order to ensure Group reporting deadlines are adhered to
Provide technical accounting support and coaching to the Kenya team
Coordinate with external tax consultant for income tax computation and ensure compliance with all other applicable legislations
Be accountable for the correctness and completeness of the accounting; legal and tax reporting; and fulfillment of all regulatory and internal requirements
Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely completion of the annual audit Management
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Mentor and develop a team of accountants, managing work allocation, systems training and building of an effective and efficient team dynamic
Payroll Management
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and best practices
Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates
Cash Management
Oversee weekly cash management, approve payables
Supervise Accounts Receivable Management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

Qualification & Experience:

Qualified accountant with internationally recognised qualification e.g. ICAN/ACCA, or equivalent.
At least 5 years finance experience preferably in FMCG, Pharmaceutical or healthcare company
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, (e.g. articulate when communicating to senior staff and able to present financial information to non-finance professionals).
Strong attention to detail and a strong track record of achievement
In-depth knowledge of IFRS desirable
Team leader / people management experience.
Experience in preparing monthly financial reporting.
Knowledge and experience of all the relevant Kenyan Tax legislation
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools and working knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting System
An ability to develop and enhance management reporting to meet business needs.

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