Financial Accountant - Nairobi

Job Description

Overview

The Financial Accountant – Nairobi will be responsible for the production of the company’s financial report and for the fulfilment of other obligations such as statutory reporting.

About DT Global

DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities, governments, and the private sector to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector, Development Transformations, IMC Worldwide, and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission, DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute, an independent not-for-profit organization, in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible.

Our global team of almost 2,500 staff and experts work in over 100 countries. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas, including Conflict Prevention, Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. We meet communities where they are on the development spectrum and help them move to where they want to be. Together, we bring over 60 years of experience, relationships, and technical excellence to improve lives around the world on behalf of our partners, clients, and stakeholders.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for running the accounting and financial activities for the organization.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and cash flow statements.
• Management of the general ledger including overseeing the monthly balance sheet, banking, and inter-company reconciliations.
• Completion of the monthly accruals, journals, fixed assets, and depreciationschedules.
• Weekly cash flow reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of year end statutory accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensuring accounting standards and policies are adhered to.
• Facilitate the Annual External Audit process including annual statements and reports through to finalization within the statutory timeline and liaison with DT Global’s appointed auditors.
• Tax administration in liaison with the regional tax advisor on filing of monthly VAT returns.
• Supervision of Finance Intern.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of accounting and other records according to statutory requirements.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the Finance and Operations Manager.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related field.
• A minimum of five years’ experience working in a similar role, with experience in establishing and maintaining effective financial procedures.
• CPA qualified (preferred) or nearing CPA qualification.
• Experience within the International development sector and/or experience in managing
• Donor funding from clients such as FCDO, USAID & World Bank.

Skills:

• Strong analytical aptitude, communication, and presentation skills.

• Intermediate and Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a remote administration team as well as work autonomously.
• Ability to use initiative and make decisions when completing tasks required, ensuring key roles are completed within required timeframes and when asking for more work.
• Accurate numerical work and attention to detail.
• Positive, constructive attitude and ability to integrate feedback.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit:
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 28 th October 2022, 5pm Melbourne Time

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About the Organization

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.