Finance and Administration Manager

Reporting to the Regional Controller of the Regional Office for Sub-Saharan Africa (ROSSA), you will actively lead on all ROSSA office finance, administration and human resources procedures and systems to ensure they continue to support program delivery efficiently and effectively. You will also make frequent decisions on behalf of the Regional Controller who is often travelling.

In particular, you will be responsible for the management of financial, administrative and human resources functions and the provision of a variety of operational services for ROSSA staff. You will lead and direct a small team of staff to carry out these responsibilities ensuring that performance expectations and standards are met.

Candidate Profile 

Education                         

• Position requires a Certified Public Accounting (Kenya) Level III designation or its equivalent. A post-graduate diploma in Business Administration or Human Resources Management is an asset.

Experience

Position requires a minimum of six years of work experience in:

• developing, applying, coordinating and monitoring financial practices and procedures to deliver effective budgets and financial planning, general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial analysis and management reporting in a context of sound internal controls;
• managing procurement, material and facilities activities (e.g. purchasing, travel, courier, printing, delivery and local transportation, accommodation, maintenance and security);
• administering, implementing and evaluating human resources policies, systems, controls and services related to classification, recruitment, pay and benefits, training and development and/or performance; and
• managing a team of staff in provision of the above services.

Language

• Bilingual position (English/French) requiring oral and written fluency at an intermediate level in both languages.

Note:  If the successful candidate doesn’t meet the bilingual language requirement, he/she will be required to take language training.

Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting and financial principles and practices
• Sound understanding of international financial reporting standards including controls and accountabilities
• Knowledge of Kenyan law and regulations as they apply to procurement, material and facilities management
• Knowledge of Kenyan labour law as this applies to hiring and human resources practices

Competencies                                                                                                                  

• Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to analyze, solve problems and make decisions with initiative, judgment and creativity
• Sound planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring skills
• Ability to provide advice on a range of administrative and financial issues
• Ability to manage projects to deliver quality results on time and within budget   
• Ability to lead and work effectively in a diverse team
• Flexible and adaptable with ability to respond quickly to unanticipated demands
• Client-service orientation, diplomacy, tact and collegiality

Additional Information

For more information regarding primary duties or responsibilities, view Job Details

As this is a local hire, rather than an international recruitment, the terms and conditions of employment that apply to our Kenyan support staff will be relevant to this appointment.

How to Apply

Please email your curriculum vitae and supporting cover letter highlighting how your experience, qualifications and skills match the requirements for this position to our Regional Office for Sub-Saharan Africa at: famrossa@idrc.ca.