ACORD is an Africa-led International Alliance working for Social Justice and Development in Africa and present in 18 countries.
ACORD seeks to go beyond addressing the consequences of poverty to understanding, challenging and changing the conditions that cause poverty and exclusion.
We do this in alliance with other organisations. ACORD’s response to the challenges of Africa is firmly based on a belief that people themselves are the agents of change and actors of their own development.
People’s ability to take action on the causes of poverty is what will transform Africa’s future. This belief underpins ACORD’s practical work, its research, methodologies and policy advocacy.
ACORD works in partnership with civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world.
Closing date: 20 Oct 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the Financial Analyst is mainly responsible for supporting sound financial management and reporting systems as well as financial management capacity across the organisation enabling adequate financial planning and monitoring.
He/She will coordinate internal and external audit processes across ACORD Programs and monitor timely and sustainable implementation of post-audit plans.
He/She shall advise Managers at Headquarters and Program level in respect with organization’s audit requirements and work with them to strengthen internal control systems ensuring sound financial management.
Qualification and Experience
ACORD seeks to go beyond addressing the consequences of poverty to understanding, challenging and changing the conditions that cause poverty and exclusion.
We do this in alliance with other organisations. ACORD’s response to the challenges of Africa is firmly based on a belief that people themselves are the agents of change and actors of their own development.
People’s ability to take action on the causes of poverty is what will transform Africa’s future. This belief underpins ACORD’s practical work, its research, methodologies and policy advocacy.
ACORD works in partnership with civil society and communities and in alliance with other organizations in Africa and the rest of the world.
Closing date: 20 Oct 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the Financial Analyst is mainly responsible for supporting sound financial management and reporting systems as well as financial management capacity across the organisation enabling adequate financial planning and monitoring.
He/She will coordinate internal and external audit processes across ACORD Programs and monitor timely and sustainable implementation of post-audit plans.
He/She shall advise Managers at Headquarters and Program level in respect with organization’s audit requirements and work with them to strengthen internal control systems ensuring sound financial management.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Management/Business Administration;
- Professional qualification: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of chartered certified accountants (ACCA) or equivalent;
- 5 years work experience (minimum) as financial analyst with experience in auditing within the International Non-Governmental Organization’s (INGO) sector;
- Good knowledge of International financial management systems and practices and knowledge of audit processes;
- Computer literacy: conversant with the SUN SYSTEM accounting system or other relevant accounting systems ; Microsoft Excel and Word;
- Strong Information Management Systems skills;
- Bilingual English-French spoken and written is an essential requirement for this position; trilingual: English-French-Portugese would be an advantage.
Required Competencies
- Strong Planning and organizing skills;
- High level conception and analytical capacity;
- Decision-Making skills;
- Communicate with impact with various stakeholders;
- Good interpersonal skills: team player;
- Good problem solving skills;
- Willingness to travel to ACORD Programs across Africa
To submit your application, please complete an application form available on the web site with a full curriculum vitae and cover letter and e-mail your application to recruit @ acordinternational.org placing the position you are applying for in the subject line.
Hard copy applications shall be sent to ACORD at the following address:
ACK Garden House
P.O. Box 61216, 00200- Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (20) 2721172, 2721185/6
Fax: +254 (20) 2721166
