Under the supervision of the Programme Director, the Programme Accountant will be responsible for supporting the Programme Director with the day to day running of the Children’s Village, the Youth and the Family Strengthening programmes in Mombasa.

S/he will oversee the daily finance and planning activities to meet the requisite compliance standards as stipulated within SOS Children’s Villages Kenya policy and procedures both for the organization and as governed by law.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Required

A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized institution of higher learning.

A CPA part 2 is desirable

A minimum of 3 years working experience with progressive responsibility preferably with an international NGO

A good understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles, with working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations pertaining to finance.

Proficient user of MS –Navision Dynamics is preferred. Knowledge Excel and Word is a must.

Able to work under pressure, with strong organizational, planning, prioritization and execution skills and the ability take accountability for results and achievement of objectives.

Enthusiastic, decisive, pragmatic and dynamic hands-on individual with a sense of urgency, attention to detail, thoroughness and unquestionable integrity.

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