Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Volunteer Accountant opportunity at (AfID), East Africa Jobs,



Post Title: Volunteer Accountant
Opportunity Type: Job
Organisation: Accounting for International Development (AfID)
Country: Kenya
About the Organization:
Accounting for International Development (AfID) is a social enterprise that offers experienced finance professionals the opportunity to use their skills to make a difference as volunteers and to gain rewarding hands-on international development experience.
Individually tailored assignments, ranging from 2 weeks to 12 months, form part of an on-going strategy to build the financial management capacity and long-term sustainability of charities and non-profit community organizations across the world.
About the Job:
AfID is seeking a Volunteer Accountant. S/he will based in rural Kenya with a partner nonprofit organization seeking to fill a position within their finance department.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
1.           Implementing new loan accounting procedures (currently in one loan account when it should be split by group);
2.           Business training for loan groups who finish their second loan (they must seek bank financing after that);
3.           Overseeing the reconciliation of all loan accounts (not reconciled at present);
4.           Reviewing the monthly board pack content;
5.           Reviewing the petty cash controls;
6.           Full re-implementation of Quickbooks ;
7.           Staff training in MS Office and Quickbooks;
8.           Compiling a donor reporting package suitable for corporate entities.

Qualifications:
Closing Date: 07 Dec 2013
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to info@afid.org.uk
Contact: Neil Jennings
info@afid.org.uk
4th Floor, Crown House, 72 Hammersmith Road
Baron's Court
London
W14 8TH
United Kingdom

Telephone: 442075591422