International Potato Center (CIP)
Project Accounting Manager
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Project Accounting Manager to support the core accounting and general ledger functions of a multi-country project focused on agricultural research-for-development in Africa.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report directly to the Regional Finance Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a Project Accounting Manager to support the core accounting and general ledger functions of a multi-country project focused on agricultural research-for-development in Africa.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report directly to the Regional Finance Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily accounting functions of general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, project accounting, inventory controls, monthly and fiscal financial closing.
- Review trial balance on monthly basis reconciling the general ledger, bank accounts, employee advances.
- Prepare various financial reports for project management review.
- Directly supervise staff in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including hiring, training, performance management.
- Coordinate with the regional and home office accounting teams to ensure high quality financial support.
- Promote proactive customer service and communication to maintain strong financial reporting.
- Ensures compliance with local tax and reporting requirements,
- Performs monthly reviews of all projects to prevent project budget variances.
- Oversee the sub-grants management functions including agreement preparation, financial reporting and monitoring, and sub-grantee audits when necessary.
Required:
- Degree in Accounting or Business Administration plus CPA or ACCA Level 11 qualifications.
- 3-5 years of accounting experience working with NGO preferred.
- Experience working on Multilateral or US Government funded projects preferred.
- Experience using an integrated Accounting System required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (French, Portuguese preferred).
- Ability to travel internationally and adjust to cultural differences.
Conditions:
This position is local and the employment contract will be for one year term with the possibility of renewal. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.
Applications:
Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: cip-nbo@cgiar.org.
The reference name of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message.
Screening of applications will begin on 23rd March 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
This position is local and the employment contract will be for one year term with the possibility of renewal. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.
Applications:
Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of motivation, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three references that are knowledgeable of the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: cip-nbo@cgiar.org.
The reference name of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message.
Screening of applications will begin on 23rd March 2012 and will continue until the post is filled.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
