The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Accounting Analyst.
About CIP
CIP is a member of the One CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future. One CGIAR science is dedicated to transforming food, land, and water systems in a climate crisis, and it is carried out by 13 CGIAR Centers/Alliances in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector.
About the role
The Accounting Analyst will provide support to the Finance Unit for CIP-Kenya to ensure efficient and timely deliverable of their objectives.
Key responsibilities:
• Receive and record invoices in the invoice register & check them for consistency and accuracy according to CIP guidelines and policies.
• Prepare payments and ensure the safety of financial resources.
• Ensure appropriate supporting documents for transactions including receipts, invoices, contracts are attached.
• Ensure that payment requests are properly approved and that payments are effected within CIP-SSA turn-around time;
• Record financial transactions following proper classification of accounts and cost centre in the documents.
• Posting of the financial transactions to systems UNIT 4 Agresso
• Maintaining an updated Fixed assets register by ensuring all the acquisitions, transfers and disposal are recorded.
• Reconciliation of balance sheets accounts
• Reconciling and management of VAT accounts to ensure invoices with VAT are ready for processing the Exemption certificate.
• Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation.
• Ensure all bills are posted according to the period of the service provided (Utility Bills, Rentals, IT, Facilities) monthly.
• Management of overdue supplier’s accounts to ensure all outstanding bills are reconciled and paid in time.
• Ensure all payments are filed sequentially and stamped PAID in readiness for Audit.
• Ensure financial transactions are carried out in accordance with the Center’s financial and administrative policies and procedures and maintain detailed and accurate records for all financial transactions.
• Ensure and support in the maintenance of a good filing system.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
What are we looking for?
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field.
• CPA II or ACCA level 2.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounting, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel.
• Accounting software packages (Preferably UNIT 4 Agresso).
• Aptitude for understanding complex regulations and monitoring financial transactions and documentation for compliance.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to be a team player in a busy environment, often with tight deadlines.
• Advanced written and oral communication skills in English.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
• CIP works with partners in over 20 countries to improve diets and incomes of poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin America through scientific research, innovation, and capacity strengthening.
• CIP’s programs seek to strengthen broader agri-food systems to generate economic, social, and nutritional benefits for farmers, enterprises and consumers emphasizing the priorities of women and youth in particular.
• CIP emphasizes the synergies between social and bio-physical sciences as a core strategy for making breakthroughs in our understanding of complex development challenges in food and agriculture and for our ability to overcome these.
What are we offering?
• Excellent working environment.
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.
• Fixed term contract of 1 year with possibility of renewal.
• Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
Visit the link and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on October 22, 2024, and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents only.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and professionals are particularly encouraged to apply.
