Diocese of Lodwar Project Accountant Job

The Diocese of Lodwar invites applications from experienced persons to fill a vacancy as a Project Accountant
Project: Finance Department
Reporting to: Finance Administrator
Duty Station: Lodwar
Issue Date: 13th July, 2015
Closing Date: 24th July, 2015
Principal Accountabilities:

• Create project accounts in the accounting system
• Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders
• Authorize access to project accounts
• Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts
• Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project
• Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project
• Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project
• Review account totals related to project assets and expenses
• Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management
• Report on project profitability to management
• Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings
• Report to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects
• Create or approve all project-related billings to customers and suppliers
• Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers and suppliers
• Respond to requests for more detail from customers and suppliers
• Close out project accounts upon project completion
• Create and submit government reports and tax returns related to projects
• Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in business related field.
• CPA part 2 with detailed knowledge of project accounting
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills
• At least three years of experience in project accounting.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

All applications to be accompanied by a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials, email address of (3) referees and daytime telephone quoting the title of the position applied.
Address the application to:
The Human Resource Officer,
Diocese of Lodwar,
P.O. Box 101 (30500),
Lodwar
or email recruit@dol.or.ke
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted
Diocese of Lodwar (DOL) has a Code of Conduct and a Child Protection policy to ensure the maximum protection of Diocesan staff and Children from abuse and exploitation. Any candidate offered a job with DOL will be expected to sign the Diocesan Child Protection policy and the Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and conduct themselves in accordance with the provision in these two documents.