Accounts Assistant at - Nairobi, Kenya - Chemonics International

    Chemonics International
    Chemonics International Nairobi, Kenya

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    Full time
    Description

    At Chemonics, we believe our mission of helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives is driven by our commitment to service-service to our mission, to our beneficiaries, to our clients, and to our staff.

    Summary

    The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance and Accounts team based in the Nairobi office. The position will report to Senior Accountant, Nairobi.

    Principal Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
    She/he will be responsible for Finance and Accounting roles associated with; Team with all administrative needs which include.

    DA1 FORMS

    Handle the administrative functions associated with the DA1 process to claim VAT for Afya Ugavi Activity
    liaising with Finance and accounts team to retrieve back-up documentation/Invoices for DA1 forms processing
    Preparing the DAI forms in quadruplicate
    ensuring the necessary copies are made and delivery of the DAI forms to USAID
    Maintain and update the VAT tracker on a daily basis
    Communicating with vendors after approval of DA1 forms
    Updating the foreign Tax report on a monthly basis


    Scanning and filing soft copies of financial documents in share point and hard copies in line with finance and office procedures.

    Scanning and sharing E-Slips to Operation team.

    Petty Cash management which include:
    Receipt and review of petty cash request forms
    Disbursement of cash

    Undertakes other activities and performs any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

    Job Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/business administration or any relevant qualification.
    Experience in processing DA1 forms is mandatory.
    CPA 2 qualification will be an added advantage.
    Two years professional experience.
    Thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles, practices, standards and laws & regulations.
    Thorough working knowledge of MS Office and accounting software & databases.
    Proficiency in analyzing and manipulating huge volume of data.
    Ability to work in a team environment is a must.
    Ability to exercise confidentiality and high levels of professionalism.
    Written and spoken fluency in English required.