A Horticultural project with an initiative to raise the incomes and food security levels of small-scale farmers through increased productivity and improved marketing of horticultural crops and products, including dried legumes and root crops wishes to recruit a Project Accountant based in Nairobi.
Responsibilities:
* Payroll preparation and calculation of tax liability.
* Verification of accuracy of invoices and expense reports submitted for payment.
* Preparation of checks and supporting documentation for payment of payroll and expenses.
* Management of program funds.
* Reconciliation of bank accounts at the end of each month.
* Preparation of reports to the U.S.-based management office on the accounting activities of the project.
* Assuring full compliance with US and Kenyan government regulations including the filing of any corporate tax documents.
* Assisting with the financial management and internal auditing of the program.
* Carrying out internal audits of grantees
Qualifications:
* Applicant should have a recognised professional accounting qualification (partial qualifications will not be considered), plus at least five years experience in budget preparation and financial management.
* Proficiency in MS Excel and QuickBooks is required.
* Experience with PeachTree a plus.
* Prior accounting experience on USAID-funded projects would be advantageous.
Communication Manager
Responsibilities:
* Production of all publications including the monthly Industry Update on Kenyan Horticulture and other technical analysis;
* Preparation, editing and distribution of internal reports;
* Management of project website, including strategy to increase viewership;
* Preparation and management of stands at trade shows, both within Kenya and internationally, for the project and partner organizations
Qualifications:
* Applicants should be outstanding verbal communicators with excellent writing and computer skills.
* An appropriate degree or similar qualification and at least five years work experience as a communications or public relations specialist in a relevant organization are essential.
To Apply:
Applicants should send CV and salary history to angela@fintrac.com by August 18, 2010.
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