Finance Manager Jobs at FIDA Kenya
FIDA Kenya seeks to recruit a suitable candidate to fill the following vacant position:-
Finance Manager (to be based in Nairobi Office)
Duties:-
- Timely preparation and submission of financial reports to development partners in line with agreements.
- Coordination, preparation and review of annual budgets for all programmes in line with the organizational strategic direction.
- Provision of timely and sound advice to the management on financial matters for decision making.
- Management of the annual organizational and project-based audit processes in compliance with international accounting standards.
- Provision of leadership, training and supervision to the Finance team.
- Continuous review and implementation of the organization’s financial systems, policies and procedures.
- Monitoring and approval of payments in accordance with approved budgets.
- Ensuring adequate control and monitoring of the utilization of financial resources and statutory reporting.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:
- The ideal candidate should at least posses the following qualifications and attributes:-
- Hold a Bachelors degree from a recognized University majoring in Accounting, Finance, and Commerce with Accounting option or its equivalent in related fields. An MBA is an added advantage
- A professional qualification of ACCA, CPA (K) or equivalent from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 10 years relevant experience in accounting or finance required.
- Should possess computer skills and must have operated in a computerized accounting system.
- Experience in developing and upholding internal control systems.
- Ability to perform independently under strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
- Should be self motivated, a team player, result oriented and with high level of integrity.
- Knowledge of statutory regulations and strong financial management skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and good presentation skills.
- Experience in managing donor grants.
Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send their applications along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating expected salary and their daytime contact, addressed to the undersigned to be received by 5.00 p.m. 19th December 2012.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Or E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org
