Roles and Responsibilities 


Liaise with the home office’s accounting department, PMU team and KPSA’s Director of Finance and Administration to manage and troubleshoot project accounting issues as they may arise 
Reconcile project accounting and provide back-up documentation of all financial transactions into monthly accounting package to home office 
Establish and maintain electronic accounting tracking mechanisms, per Palladium and USAID accounting standards 
Conduct monthly audits of local expenditures as reported by the Field Office, including local bank reconciliation and US dollar expenses 
Review all local expenses for billing purposes 
Produce accurate and timely financial reports 
Maintain all accounting records 
Act as first point of contact with local bank 
Submit procurement plans, DA-1s and all other administrative requirements to comply with USAID and GoK VAT exemption and reimbursement procedures 
Monitor vendor invoices and disburse payments upon approval of the COP or designated approver 
Budget Management 

Oversee finance and accounting procedures 
Review monthly budget reports to ensure accuracy 
Indicate project activity numbers for billings and expenses so that Project Specialist can input into budget tracking tool 
Prepare monthly cash forecasts for COP’s review and approval 


Procurement 

Oversee the financial aspect of procurement of goods and services for the project, ensuring compliance with Palladium and USAID policies 
Review invoices for local services for the project 




Position Requirements 


Relevant degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other related fields  
4-5 years of experience in finance and accounting 
Experience with USAID accounting/financial procedures preferred 
Microsoft office suite proficiency and the ability to operate spreadsheet and word-processing programs at a highly proficient level 
Proactive problem-solving, decision-making and good judgment skills 
Demonstrated ability and commitment to manage confidential information 
Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities 
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
Ability to communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, service providers and clients 
Professional and mature demeanour and conduct