Childline Kenya is a local Non-Governmental Organization working to protect and promote a culture of children’s and human rights in Kenya.
The organization provides a nation-wide 24-hours toll-free helpline for counseling, advice, and referral services to children, young persons and their families in difficult situations.
The organization works very closely with a wide range of partners.
Childline Kenya is looking for a dynamic Kenyan who is committed and passionate about children to fill the position of the Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) with immediate effect.
The details are as indicated below:
Job Title: Finance and Administration Officer
Reports to: The Executive Director
Location: Nairobi, Childline Kenya Nairobi office with some travel to the field
Overall Purpose:
* To provide finance and administrative support services to Childline Kenya by overseeing the financial system and day to day administration of the organization’s operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Finance and Administration Officer will be responsible for:
* financial management of all CLK programs and operations in liaison with the program team
* Supporting the program tem to develop, implement and track project grant budgets in a timely manner
* Ensuring all financial transaction in the organization are properly tracked and posted in the organization’s computerized accounting system.
* Providing periodic financial briefs to the Executive Director and the program team on project implementation progress.
* Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
* Preparation of monthly financial and quarterly progress reports as well as end year reports in line with donor requirements and formats.
* Managing the pay roll: preparation of the payroll and remitting all statutory dues payable by staff
* Approving petty cash requests, writing cheques vetting imprest accounting and ensuring all expenditures are adequately supported.
* Provide logistical support to both administration and program teams
* Together with the coordinator and the program team preparing budgets for funding
* Maintaining an inventory of all assets of the organization
* In liaison with the Executive Director and the Finance Committee, promoting sound financial and accounting standards within the organization.
* Any other duties and tasks assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
* Degree in related fields such as Business Administration, Finance, Economics, B.Com
* CPA II or its equivalent
* Experience in financial planning and monitoring
* Experience in using Sage Pastel Financial Accounting software
* Proficiency in use of Ms Excel and other Ms suite packages
* Excellent report writing skills
* Over 5 years experience in accounting, preferably Grant Management Accounting in an NGO environment
* Willingness to work in a team environment
* Experience as an Administrator will be an added advantage
* Demonstrated maturity, integrity and professionalism in accounting work
* Accreditation with a professional accounting body will be an added advantage.
Values
* Ability to work and fit and work effectively in a diverse team;
* Gender sensitivity and
* Demonstrate behaviors that embrace and promote children’s rights and partnership.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should submit their written applications (hard copies only) stating their capacities, skills and experience, and their current remuneration package as well as a detailed CV and testimonials.
In addition, references from at least two referees MUST be attached.
The applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
Childline Kenya
P.O. Box 10003, 00100 (GPO)
Nairobi.
Only hard copies of the applications will be accepted.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th February 2010.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted and no emailed copies will be accepted.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Finance and Administration Officer Job Vacancy: Childline Kenya
