Junior Accounting Specialist (Cashier) Band 3A
Closing: Apr 25, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: Apr 11, 2024 (19 days ago)
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BackgroundGIZ has been working in Kenya on behalf of the GermanFederal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1975 and
up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economicdevelopment, green energy, governance, food security, and peace and security.The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) isour main commissioning party, but we also work closely with the private sector,
fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.In the framework of the German Development Cooperation (GDC), GIZ cooperatesclosely with the German Development Bank, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, KfW,and other agencies.
GIZ supports capacity development for individuals, organisationsand institutions, to enable the people to improve their lives through their own
efforts. We have developed guidelines for pro poor development and carry outour projects in close cooperation with civil society on the basis ofintergovernmental negotiations.Responsibilities
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BackgroundGIZ has been working in Kenya on behalf of the GermanFederal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) since 1975 and
up to now implements programs in a wide variety of areas, including economicdevelopment, green energy, governance, food security, and peace and security.The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) isour main commissioning party, but we also work closely with the private sector,
fostering successful interaction between development policy and foreign trade.In the framework of the German Development Cooperation (GDC), GIZ cooperatesclosely with the German Development Bank, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, KfW,and other agencies.
GIZ supports capacity development for individuals, organisationsand institutions, to enable the people to improve their lives through their own
efforts. We have developed guidelines for pro poor development and carry outour projects in close cooperation with civil society on the basis ofintergovernmental negotiations.A.
ResponsibilitiesThe Junior Accounting Specialistis responsible for:
- Ensuring that the service in the department is provided correctly and in accordance with GIZ financial management and accounting procedures
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TasksThe Junior Accounting Specialistwill perform the following tasks:
Responsible for Cash Officeoperations:
- Facilitation of payments without delay for approved and properly prepared vouchers, coding, relevant and adequate support documents
Event Facilitation
- Regular communication with projects on events preparation, implementation and settlement
Additional Tasks
Ensure regular timely follow up of project receivablesand payables and documents this process.
Ensure all financial reposting are done in time, signed,submitted to the respective units and properly filled.
Liaise with external auditors, partner and projects oncommercial suitability check
Follow-up with country office procurement team ondrafting of local subsidy and financing agreement contracts
Follow-up and support partners on accountability/list ofexpenditures and ensure they’re booked to cost timely
Any other duties as assigned from time to time by thesupervisor
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ProfileThe Junior Accounting Specialist should have the followingqualifications, competences and experiences;
Qualifications
- First degree in Accounting, Finance, Business administration or related field.
Professional experience
- At least two years of professional working experience in a similar position
Other knowledge, additional competence
- Knowledge of GIZ instruments and procedures will be an added advantage
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Duration of AssignmentThis position involves frequentlocal travel and will be tenable until December 2024, with prospects of
extension should the status quo remain.
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Duty locationThe duty location is Nairobi.
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Submission of ApplicationVacancy Reference Number: GIZ/CO/01/04/2024
GIZ is an equal opportunityemployer.
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