Accounts Assistant (EAC/LVBC)

(REF: EAC/LVBC/LVEMP II ACCT ASST/ 09- 10)

The project will contribute towards the attainment of the Shared Vision for the Management and Development of the Lake Victoria Basin through strengthening of the regional and national institutions for governance of transboundary resources in the basin; and facilitating public and private environmentally friendly investments in the Lake Victoria Basin.

The EAC/LVBC has applied for funding from the IDA Credit of the World Bank, Global Environmental Facility (GEF) and the Government of Sweden through Sida. The LVBC Secretariat will be responsible for regional coordination of this project and it intends to use part of the funds to constitute a Regional Project Coordination Team (RPCT) that will be fully responsible for steering the project on daily basis.

Scope of Work:

To facilitate the processing of payment for goods and services and ensure that records and books of accounts are complete, accurate and up to -date.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Initiate preparation of payment vouchers as per the necessary approvals;
2. Verify payment vouchers;
   
3. Maintain ledgers;
4. Update payment records;
5. Post payment Vouchers into the system;
6. Reconcile daily/weekly/monthly accounts;
7. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the project Accountant.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration
2. Must posses Part II of professional Accounting qualifications
3. Minimum 5 years relevant working experience
4. Advance working knowledge of computerised accounting systems
5. Knowledge of sun system will be an added advantage
6. Ability to work as a team player with good communication skills
7. Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on the set deadlines under minimum supervision.

Application Deadline: