Accountant at Leprosy and Tuberculosis Relief Initiative

Details: LTR is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring colleague to fill the position of Accountant
RESPONSIBILITIES:
His/her tasks will cover the following main areas:

• Preparation of accounting documents, ensuring adequate support documentation and proper filing of all accounting documents.
• Daily data entry in QuickBooks and/or Financial Reporting Templates.
• Preparation of monthly bank and cash reconciliation of the projects bank accounts
• Preparation of monthly receivables and payable report
• Reviewing of monthly and quarterly financial reports of projects generating necessary feedback and ensuring that recommendations are implemented by project officers.
• Reviewing of quarterly fund requests/forecasts from projects officers ensuring budget availability and making due recommendation(s) to the Head of Finance.
• Assisting budget holders and partners in the preparation of their annual budgets and/or multi-year project budgets for exteal donors

COMPETENCES, SKILLS & ATTITUDE:

• First degree in Accounting. Professional part-qualification (ICAN or its equivalent) is an added advantage.
• At least five years of accounting experience with an inteational NGO or similar work situation.
• Competence in ICT and QuickBooks.
• Ability to make priorities and work under pressure for meeting deadlines
• Analytical, good communication skills, good reporting skills, organizational sensitivity, good leadership skills, team spirit, hands-on mentality, planning and organizing