Dispenser for Safe Water Programme
Vacancy Positions: Accounts Assistants
Dispensers for Safe Water (DSW ) is a growing entrepreneurial program within IPA working to reduce the 1.6 million childhood deaths each year from diarrhoea, a leading cause of child mortality in Kenya and globally.
The programme is doing this by deploying Chlorine Dispensers—a simple, low-cost innovation proven to dramatically increase rates of household water treatment, which significantly reduces diarrhoea and other waterborne disease.
Chlorine Dispensers have been recognised by a wide network of supporters, including the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Local Government, Lake Victoria North Water Services Board and major international foundations and implementers.
Kenya is DSW’s flagship programme that has transitioned from a proof-of-concept stage to large-scale implementation with a team of about 100 field staff in Kenya, serving around 600,000 people with access to safe water.
For these positions, we are seeking people who are motivated by the opportunity to offer their services to a programme with proven impact, potential to improve the health of millions and save thousands of lives.
All eligible candidates from the private, public and non-profit sectors who are interested in making a long-term commitment to a truly influential programme are encouraged to apply.
More information on Chlorine Dispensers can be found at: http://poverty-action.org/safewater
Position: Accounts Assistant – 2 Positions
Work Stations:- Vihiga/Siaya
Reporting to: Accountant, Area Coordinator
The Role:-
An Accounts Assistant does the Accounting /Admn tasks at a DSW field office and reports to the Area Coordinator with a dotted line reporting relationship with the Accountant based at Kisumu.
Responsibilities
Accounting
Under the general guidance of the Accountant, assist in the following tasks:
Handle cash, cheque and airtime disbursements
Receive and check imprest requests and returns, ensuring that proper documentation is filed for each transaction, relevant approvals have been obtained, etc.
Conduct cash counts on regular basis, including after withdrawals
Prepare cheques to be signed by appropriate managers
Maintain and file financial records and post accounts data into Quickbooks
Update accounting records as and when transactions take place, and assist Accountant to ensure that proper documentation is filed for each transaction
Maintain fixed assets register and ensure that assets inventory records are updated regularly
Liaise with Accountant in preparation and review of staff imprest accounts on a regular basis
Assist Accountant /Coordinator in overall: Budgeting, Reporting, Payroll, Procurement
Management of Office Store / Inventory/Office management
Distribute supplies from store as needed
Maintain accurate records of all office supplies purchased and distributed
Conduct periodic stock counts
Compile a list of stock-in-hand at the store, so as to facilitate new orders
Submit requests, in a timely manner, to relevant managers when re-stocking is needed
Filing of important documents at the field office
Support Coordinator in managing annual leave schedules, applications ,and filing
Support Coordinator in managing staff allocation and submission to the Accountant
Other tasks as assigned/delegated by supervisors
Required Competencies and Attributes
High level of integrity and stewardship
Team work. Embraces team work and aspires and supports the ideals of working in a team work environment as a team champion
Passion to work in a rural community setting
Flexible mindset and willingness to relocate on a short notice to other field based assignments in other regions.
Self driven and highly motivated to deliver results within tight deadlines.
Good communication skills. Ability to communicate well within the organization and with the rural communities and local leaders
Good computer skills and comfort to advance the skills in a dynamic IT field.
Proactive and ambitious to support innovation and change in a dynamic working environment
Attitude. Positive attitude to work and to develop in a fast paced work environment
Qualifications
Minimum CPA PART 1 KATC Final, Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
Good language skills in English and Kiswahili both spoken and written
1-2 yrs experience working in a busy computerized accounting office
Motor cycle riding skills or willingness to learn and ride a motorcycle.
Salary attached to this position is within the range of Kes 18000-23000 per month gross
Employment Terms for all Positions: - Successful candidates will start on a 6 months contract renewable based on good performance.
To apply:
Please send a cover letter and detailed CV, 3 references, daytime phone number(s), and email address.
Your CV should include your scores or grades and other measures of academic achievement, and details about any relevant work experience.
Applications can be submitted to any of our branch offices,
or by email to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org
or by post office using P.O Box 373, Busia area code 50400 Kenya.
If you submit by email, please ensure that the subject line reads: “Associate Coordinators or Accounts Assistants or Community Service Assistants” REF NO. DSW-2013-09-02:
The deadline for application is on 10th October 2013.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization.
Please direct questions to jobs-kenya@poverty-action.org.
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