The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance and Accounts team based in the Nairobi office. The position will report to Senior Accountant, Nairobi.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

She/he will be responsible for Finance and Accounting roles associated with; Team with all administrative needs which include.

• DA1 FORMS
  • Handle the administrative functions associated with the DA1 process to claim VAT for Afya Ugavi Activity
  • liaising with Finance and accounts team to retrieve back-up documentation/Invoices for DA1 forms processing
  • Preparing the DAI forms in quadruplicate
  • ensuring the necessary copies are made and delivery of the DAI forms to USAID
  • Maintain and update the VAT tracker on a daily basis
  • Communicating with vendors after approval of DA1 forms
  • Updating the foreign Tax report on a monthly basis
• Scanning and filing soft copies of financial documents in share point and hard copies in line with finance and office procedures.
• Scanning and sharing E-Slips to Operation team.
• Petty Cash management which include:
  • Receipt and review of petty cash request forms
  • Disbursement of cash
• Undertakes other activities and performs any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting/business administration or any relevant qualification.
• Experience in processing DA1 forms is mandatory.
• CPA 2 qualification will be an added advantage.
• Two years professional experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles, practices, standards and laws & regulations.
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office and accounting software & databases.
• Proficiency in analyzing and manipulating huge volume of data.
• Ability to work in a team environment is a must.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and high levels of professionalism.
• Written and spoken fluency in English required.