Job Description
Project Accountant , Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) .
Biovision Africa Trust (BvAT) seeks to recruit a competent and highly motivated individual as a Project Accountant for its GIZ supported Knowledge Hub for Eastern Africa project to be based in its Head Office in Nairobi.
Job Purpose:
The overall purpose of this position is to ensure the financial integrity, transparency and accountability of all financial transactions related to the KHEA project activities. The accountant is also expected to provide consolidated financial plans and reports for the project as needed within the requirements of the donor and partners.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounts or related field from accredited institution of higher learning).
• Must be CPA (K) holders or an equivalent related field from accredited institution of higher learning.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a demanding environment or an international organization, on general accounting ledger, financial reporting and presentation skills with the ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Knowledge and proficiency in finance/accounting principles (comply with regulations and laws).
• Experience in monitoring implementation of project activities.
• Proven ability to work with multiple teams.
• Experience of leading on financial aspects of multi-country donor contract management and providing advice on complex financial management.
• Sound knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Networking and partnership building skills.
• Working experience with accounting software (e.g. on use of ERP- Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SAGE).
Required Skills and Competencies:
Technical Skills
• Accounting Knowledge
• Advanced excel skills.
• Analytical skills
• Microsoft office skills
• Numerical strength
Behavioural Skills
• Good leadership and supervisory skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal and team building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good problem-solving skills and knowledge on conflict management.
• Good negotiation skills.
Responsibility for finances and physical assets:
• The job holder participates in budgeting, insurance, and branding of items as per the donor guidelines.
Decision making:
• The job holder does not have decision making accountability and has to consult with the management.
Working Environment:
• The job is office based with minimum travels to partner countries.