Area Finance & Administration Officer Job: Christian Children's Fund (Kenya)

CCF Kenya, a non profit international organization whose mandate is to improve the well-being of children and to enhance opportunities for the development of their full potential, seeks to fill the following position

Area Finance & Administration Officer
Ref No: CCFK/2008/017), North Rift Area - Maralal.

Reporting to the Area manager, the Area Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for:

• Monitoring all financial transactions in collaboration with the Area Manager;
  
• reviewing all the daily financial transactions and the books of accounts to ensure they are appropriately recorded and coded;
  
• reviewing monthly bank reconciliation reports;
  
• ensuring all funds meant for program activities are received and disbursed on time;
  
• ensuring adherence and compliance to the area budget with assistance of the Area Manger and the National Office Finance Director;
  
• ensuring that the related financial transactions by the federation committee, children and youth comply with the donor requirements, country laws, CCF Policies and Procedures;
  
• preparing financial reports using the FIT systems;
  
• preparation of the federation budget with the aid of Area manager;
  
• ensuring the area office meets the CCF Audit requirements and provides appropriate guidance and comments in disclosure letter;
  
• ensuring appropriate internal controls through adherence to the accounting systems and procedures;
• coordination and supervision of the activities of the area office support staff;
  
• managing the area properties, equipments and assets and overseeing all other administrative functions.

The candidate must have: a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting option) with at least CPA Part II and at least three years professional experience in accountancy and administration in an INGO/NGO handling both Sponsorship and Grants funded projects, working knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws.

In addition, good knowledge of donor reports or general project reports-monthly, quarterly ,mid term review and end term reviews, organization and time management skills, ability to work under pressure, good communication and writing skills are required.

Qualified candidates may submit their application letter, CV (maximum 3 pages) via email
listing three (3) references with their email or phone contacts and current remuneration package, indicating position and reference number as the subject head to:

Human Resources & Administration Manager,
CCF Kenya,
Email address: hr @ ccfkenya.org by 14th November 2008.

(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)
To find out more about CCF, visit our website http://www.christianchildrensfund.org

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