Location: Nairobi.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is seeking the services of an Administration Staff (Accounting and Procurement).

Duties and key responsibilities:

• Undertake and support accounting and procurement matters.
• Undertake and support administrative assignments in general.
• Any   other   matters   as assigned by JICA's Chief Representative/Senior Representative/Senior Executive Advisor.
• Prepare and develop accounting records and financial statements including monthly statements and end-of-the-month closures.
• Assist in auditing and analysing financial performance.
• Updating inventory & COGS accounting records including reconciliation of inventory accounts.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Holder of CPPA or ACCA certification.
• At-least 3 years of experience in accounting.
• Experience in procurement, preferable.
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Self-disciplined and self-driven enough to work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience in effective cross-cultural communication and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing.
• Interest, understanding and sympathy for JICA projects and activities.
• Study abroad or training experience in Japan including under the ABE initiative (preferred experience).
• Available to work from 1^st May 2023.