Finance & Administration Officer Job in Kenya

An international organization using the radio and complementary technologies as interactive tools for delivering impact-driven extension services to smallholder farmers invites applications from suitable candidates for the above position.

Duties include, but not limited to the following

• Review expenditures relating to all accounting documents for accuracy and consistency with donor regulations
• Ensure timely and accurate bank and payroll reconciliation
• Ensure compliance with the basic standards contained in the finance procedures manual
• Timely completion and submission of statutory returns to relevant authorities
• Provide technical assistance to project sub grantees to ensure adherence to project accounting procedures

Qualifications and skills

• A Bachelors Degree from a recognized university (Accounting or Finance)
• Relevant professional qualifications in Finance i.e. CPA(K)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to provide high levels on customer service
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work experience, preferably with a donor-funded organization, in areas related to the function.

Experience in managing information technology systems is desirable.

Candidates should send their letter of application and a detailed CV, including three referees, to fvrkenya @ gmail.com by 19 February 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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