Finance Assistant, Land O’Lakes International development

Land O’Lakes International development is a division of Land O’Lakes Inc, a US food and agricultural Cooperative based in Minnesota. 

Land O’Lakes international development Kenya office seeks a suitable candidate for the position of Finance Assistant. 

This position reports to the finance manager.

The key responsibilities for this position are:

• Processing all project payments and acting as point person for project vendors.
• Processing checks and monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Accurate recording of financial data in Cost Point accounting system to ensure accurate financial reports.
• Preparing project management reports as may be required.
• Preparing project budgets and forecast.
• Managing staff advances ensuring the project maintains a reasonable level of receivables.
• Working with project staff to effectively manage training budgets.
• Work with project staff to ensure that monthly time sheets are completed in good time.
• Preparing monthly HQ financial package.
• Working with the finance manager to ensure the project has successful annual audits.
• Carrying out project financial analysis and reconciliations.
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• A Business degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
• Professional accounting qualification, CPA or ACCA
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft office suite
• At least three years of accounting experience with an NGO in a busy accounting environment.
• Understanding of USAID rules and regulations.
• Experience using Cost Point accounting software is an added advantage.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Strong team player and able to work under pressure.

If you meet the above qualifications please email your cover letter and CV with three referees to recruit.kenya@idd.landolakes.com by Friday, Nov 29th 2013. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Please remember to include “finance assistant” in the subject line of the email.