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Coalition On Violence Against Women (COVAW)
Accounting Officer
COVAW is a Kenyan registered non-profit making women’s rights organization. It was
founded in 1995 as a response to the silence of the Kenyan society to addressing violence
against women. COVAW works to promote and advance women's human rights through
working towards a society free from all forms of violence against women.
COVAW is seeking to fill the position of Accounting Officer. The Accounting Officer will
provide support to the Finance and Administration Department in completing the relevant
financial activities and will report to the Finance and Administrative Manager.
Description of tasks
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and procedures.
Review all payment requests in order to certify correctness and ensures all appropriate
supporting documents have been provided and correct budget lines used. Thereafter
preparing payment vouchers and ensuring the disbursement of payments.
Writing and disbursing cheques, facilitating banking duties.
Liaising with vendors responding to queries, Prepare LPOs and GRNs for procurement
Preparing the payroll in liaison with the Finance and Administration Manager’s office
Preparing statutory deductions and COVAW’s legal obligations as per the NGO
Coordination board expectations and remittance.
Responsible for disbursement and accounting of imprest; vetting of imprest accounting,
ensuring that all expenditures are adequately supported and prompt banking of imprest
refunds.
Management of the accounts documents and filling.
Scrutinize and verify petty cash reconciliation for onward approval by the Finance and
Administration Manager.
Posting of accounts data in the PASTEL accounting system; application of accounting
software.
Assist in preparation of financial reports, donor reports as may be necessary.
Assist in the preparation and coordination of external audits.
Maintaining and updating the asset register and ensuring that all assets are insured and
are in good condition.
Ensuring all COVAW staffs are introduced to the relevant statutory deductions
authorities and have their medical insurance.
Facilitate the timely payment of all statutory payments e.g. PAYE, NSSF, NHIF and also
payment of pension and SACCO staff contributions. Remitting PAYE returns.
Maintenance of leave days register for administration staff.
Monitor utility bills to ensure they are up to date and paid on time.
Performance of other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance OR CPA (K).
Highly developed relationship building, interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and finance modeling skills.
Strong time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
High levels of attention to details.
Computer Literacy (including advanced excel skills).
The successful candidate must also demonstrate COVAW values as follows: Integrity,
Respect, Commitment and Solidarity.
Send your application and cover letter clearly marked Finance Officer by Monday 31st March to
the HR department on [email protected].
No phone calls please. CVs will be reviewed as they are received. COVAW encourages,
promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.