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    Accountant, USAID Kenya Private Sector Activity at - Nairobi, Kenya - Palladium International

    Palladium International
    Palladium International Nairobi, Kenya

    6 days ago

    Palladium International background
    Full time
    Description
    Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.
    Summary

    Palladium is seeking an Accountant for an anticipated USAID-funded economic growth program which is anticipated to begin in 2023.

    The Project Accountant is responsible for establishing and maintaining the project's financial system, including accounting procedures for invoicing, payroll, and all project expenses as well as overall budget management of the project.


    Roles and Responsibilities:
    General Responsibilities

    Liaise with the home office's Accounting department, Project Specialist, and Case Leader, etc. to manage and troubleshoot project accounting issues as they may arise
    Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly accounting package to home office
    Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards.
    Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Field Office, including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses
    Review all local expenses for billing purposes
    Produce accurate and timely financial reports
    Maintain all accounting records
    Act as first point of contact with local bank
    Monitor vendor invoices and disburse payments upon approval of the COP

    Budget Management

    Oversee finance and accounting procedures
    Review monthly budget reports to ensure accuracy
    Indicate project activity numbers for billings and expenses so that Project Specialist can input into budget tracking tool
    Prepare monthly cash forecasts for COP's review and approval

    Procurement

    Oversee the financial aspect of procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with Palladium and USAID policies
    Review invoices for local services for the project


    Position Requirements:
    3 years of experience in finance and accounting, BA preferred.
    Experience with USAID accounting/financial procedures preferred.
    Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level
    Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills
    Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information
    Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
    Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
    Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients
    Professional and mature demeanor and conduct
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