The International Potato Center, known by its Spanish acronym CIP, was founded in 1971 as a root and tuber research-for-development institution delivering sustainable solutions to the pressing world problems of hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. CIP is truly a global center, with headquarters in Lima, Peru and offices in 20 developing...
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Accounting Analyst
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
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.
Requirements
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.
Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to International Potato Center on cgiar.zohorecruit.com to apply
