Trócaire is an Irish non-profit relief and development agency head-quartered in Ireland.

Trócaire works in solidarity with local development actors in over 28 countries to bring about positive and lasting change.
Trócaire Horn and East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi is responsible for 5 countries namely Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan and Uganda.
In Somalia, Trócaire is implementing health, nutrition and education programmes in South- Central Somalia.
 
Project Accountant, Nairobi
The position:
In collaboration with the Finance Manager, and other teams, ensure adherence to quality financial stewardship, internal control and promotion of good financial management practice and compliance with audit requirement for the Somalia programme.
The position comprises day to day financial management support with special focus on financial operations and reporting for donor contracts.
 
Competencies:
  • Bachelors degree in finance or accounting in addition to accountancy qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA or CIMA.
  • Minimum five years experience handing a similar role.
  • Familiarity with donor contract compliance and managing audits of donor funded projects
  • Proven experience in preparing and presenting concise and accurate donor financial reports
  • Strong computer skills and a working knowledge of a financial management Software
The position requires a proficiency in both written and oral English; strong organizational skills, with the ability to plan, organize and implement various activities within an agreed time and must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Please send your application letter, including an updated CV not exceeding 4 pages indicating the names of three referees one of whom must be current or previous supervisor to:
The HR and Administration Manager, 
P.O Box 66300 – 00800 Nairobi,
or by e-mail to [email protected].
Email applications must include the job title in the subject line.
Closing date for application: 7th June 2012.
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