Pathfinder International Accounts Payable Accountant Jobs in Kenya
Description
Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services.
Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.
Summary of Role:
Processing checks, wires, and ACH payments. Delivers customer service based on accounting policies and procedures and meets or exceeds expectations of entire organization. Reconciles relevant accounts monthly, leads relevant month-end close tasks, leads audit-support tasks, as assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Recording, Analysis and Reporting:
Payment Processing: Processes checks, wires and ACH payments.
Customer Service: Delivers customer service based on accounting policies and procedures and meets or exceeds expectations of entire organization.
Enters data accurately into Serenic accounting system.
Initiates payment on invoices in a timely manner.
Travel Expenses: Reviews of all travel expense reports to ensure accuracy and adherence to travel policy.
Compliance/Document Verification:
Reviews all data on invoices, purchase orders and requisitions to ensure proper Reviews all supporting documents to verify completeness and accuracy.
Accounting Support:
Conducts month-end close process, including reconciliation of accounts payable and travel advances.
Leads tasks related to annual audit, as assigned.
Process and Tools Continuous Improvement:
Develops process improvement tools, job aids, etc. relevant to position, as assigned.
Capacity Building and Development:
Leads training to other business units on accounting forms and proper coding
Required Education and Work Experience:
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or equivalent, or a combination of education and experience that yields the required competencies.
3 years’ finance and accounting experience, preferably in an international, nonprofit organization
Accounting Principles and Practices: Advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and procedures, with a focus on accounts payable.
Reconciliation: Advanced knowledge and ability to manage complex account reconciliations according to standards and guidelines.
Reporting: Advanced knowledge of financial reporting process.
Accounting Systems and Tools: Advanced knowledge of accounting systems, data and spreadsheets.
Preferred Competence and Work Experience:
Work experience in international Finance and Accounting in an organization of at least $50M in revenue with multiple international offices.
Work experience with Serenic/Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting system and UKG payroll/HRIS.
Work experience with government grants and contracts.
Technology to be Used:
Uses cellular and office phone, laptop, or desktop computer.
Travel Requirements:
Travel required (10% or less)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Pathfinder International Accounts Payable Accountant Jobs in Kenya
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