One Acre Fund Payments Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya

One Acre Fund Payments Associate Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Payments AssociateIndustry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Corporate
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Commitment: Long Term Career Position
Organization Description:
One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing quickly.
In six years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 1,000 full-time field staff.
Job Description:
One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take position in the organization as Payments Associate.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced, talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Contract details: Permanent and subject to performance
Candidate Profile
Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements (all of equal importance):

Completion and good results in high school and college

1-3 years’ work experience in a similar capacity, with excellent references

Accounting/Finance background preferred; CPA not necessary but useful

Strong work ethic and strong numerical skills

Attention to detail

Good computer literacy and database management abilities

Quick learner and team player

Excellent written and verbal communicator

Strong sense of accountability and responsibility

A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively

Good organizational skills

A strong sense of ethics, honesty and integrity

Ability to work under pressure, producing quality work with little supervisionRoles and Responsibilities

Bookkeeping and payments request for the Nairobi office and corporate staff Manage Books accounts

Record and update accounts using source documents, using proper description, location and code

Verify and reconcile cash balances for all accounts if there are discrepancies

Get approval of month-end account balances from all account holders

Submit the Books each month on time

Track and file all payment documentationCareer Growth and Development:
One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible
Compensation: Competitive Salary.
Benefits: Airtime, Transportation allowances and performance based Incentive
Career development:
Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback.
Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to Kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Payments Associate + the place you heard of the position).
Interested applicants to submit their resumes and cover letter by the 20th of September 2014.