Finance and Administration Officer

An International NGO is recruiting for the position of Finance and Administration Officer on a short term contract period.

Location: Nairobi with occasional travel to Somaliland.

Duration: Fixed term contract of 4 months (manage the winding up and closing of the programme).

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Regional Finance and Administration Manager, the individual will be responsible for providing effective leadership in financial and grant management of the donor funded projects.

The major roles and responsibilities include:

·         Disseminating the financial reporting formats as stipulated in the donor contract.

·         Providing guidance and training to consortium member finance staff in producing good quality financial reports.

·         Ascertaining that consortium member financial reports are eligible, correct, accurate and well supported.

·         Collecting, collating and consolidating the financial reports to the donor.

·         Keeping copies of financial documents from consortium members in readiness for audits.

·         Disseminating the monthly currency exchange rate to the consortium members.

·         Ensuring that procurement guidelines are adhered to within the project.

·         Keeping a record of all inventories within the project for reporting.

·         Developing the terms of reference for auditors to carry out expenditure verifications.

·         Engage auditors during the audit period.

·         Prepare budget revisions and amendments, when required.

·         Prepare budget forecasts and ensure that expenditure threshold is reached every year.

·         Ensuring that expenditure and activities implementation is matching.

·         Prepare funds requisitions for the donor.

·         Prepare financial reports for the organization, for regional and head office requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

·         Holder of a relevant Bachelors degree in Business or finance related field from a recognized university

·         Must possess a professional accounting qualification of CPA (K) or another comparable qualification. ACCA accreditation is a significant advantage

·         Has at least four (4) years experience in a busy finance/accounts office with a Non Governmental Organization

·         Ability to maintain timely & accurate accounting records and prepare, analyze and interpret financial reports

·         Possess working knowledge of computerized accounting and application packages

·         Experience with EU funded projects

Competencies:

·         Should possess strong analytical  and communication skills

·         Effective communication in both oral and written English

·         Ability to work with minimal supervision

·         Ability to negotiate, communicate accurately and meet strict deadlines is also critical

·         Working knowledge of computerized accounting and other computer application packages

·         High integrity to be able to manage cash and cash related transactions

·         Good interpersonal skills , multicultural orientation and ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds

Application letter indicating a brief statement why you qualify for the job should be accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees, daytime telephone contact, and current and expected monthly remunerations (monthly gross salary and cash benefits) to the address below. (Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point).

Executive Selection, Strategic Dimensions Limited

Management and Development Consultants

E-mail: info@strategicdl.com

 (Only short listed candidates will be contacted)