Project Finance & Administration Officer (EADD Country Office, Eldoret) Job Vacancy: Heifer Project International

Heifer Project International is recruiting the following position for its East Africa Dairy Development [EADD] Program, Eldoret Office.

EADD is a dairy industry development program funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and is being implemented by Heifer International in partnership with International Livestock Research Institute [ILRI], Technoserve [TNS], ICRAF and ABS-TCM.

Project Finance & Administration Officer
(EADD Country Office, Eldoret)

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Country Project Manager (CPM) the incumbent is responsible for managing and supervising the project’s finance and administration department.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and control the project’s financial resources and other assets
• Maintain the project’s accounting systems, policies and procedures
• Coordinate the preparation of financial plans and budgets in accordance with the project’s work plans and ensure budgetary controls are adhered to
• Ensure effective and efficient procurement system as per the organization’s policies
• Oversee preparation of Project Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Ensure proper record keeping by the project and subsequent production of monthly and quarterly financial reports
• Maintain all personnel records including personal files and other records
• Identify training needs and continuous development for staff and participate in staff performance appraisal
• Ensure safety and welfare of staff
• Ensure statutory compliance
• Ensure safe keeping of all administrative records
• Supervise all staff in accounts and administration departments
• Oversee receipt and verification of various reports from staff including timesheets, vehicle reports and other reports
• Ensure an effective filing system in the office.

Job Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies

• At least a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies or equivalent
• A fully qualified CPA
• At least three years experience in a busy finance/accounting office
• Computer literacy including use of Solomon Accounting software or similar accounting package
• Experience in donor reporting is an added advantage

Curriculum Vitae (CV) giving comprehensive particulars of experience in career to date, education and professional qualifications with two referees should be sent to:

The Country Director
Heifer Project International
P.O. Box 76478-00508,
Nairobi

All applications to be received by close of business on Friday November 27, 2009

Heifer is an equal opportunity employer

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