Purpose of the job
To assist in management and implementation of Financial and Administrative duties of the organization, and be involved in sector activities including Supporter Care, Scholarship Program and IGA.
Minimum Qualification and Requirements
To assist in management and implementation of Financial and Administrative duties of the organization, and be involved in sector activities including Supporter Care, Scholarship Program and IGA.
Minimum Qualification and Requirements
- Diploma in Accounting/Finance or Business/Commerce;
- High level of skills in project planning and management, demonstrated skills in prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines;
- Strong communication, analytical and report writing skills with fluency in spoken and written English;
- Knowledge and skills in computing;
- Able to handle office administration independently;
- Demonstrated interpersonal skill in working with a multi-disciplinary team;
- Outgoing personality with excellent customer service skills;
- Commitment to Happy Villages’ vision and mission;
Terms of Employment
A one-year, part–time contract, as per the Happy Village scheme of service, 2 days per week.
Probation period for the first three months. Consolidated salary of 6,000/= per month.
Application should include the following:
A one-year, part–time contract, as per the Happy Village scheme of service, 2 days per week.
Probation period for the first three months. Consolidated salary of 6,000/= per month.
Application should include the following:
- Letter of application;
- Current curriculum vitae with telephone number and email address;
- Three letters of reference with contact telephone number and email addresses;
- Copies of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees or Transcripts;
- Applications will only be accepted via email at happyvillages @ gmail.com
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures that Happy Villages adheres to Kenyan and International Accounting Standards;
- Provide administrative and secretarial support;
- Correspond on the various administrative matters;
- Liaise with the bank and relevant government institutions;
- Ensure the office mailing system is effectively functioning;
- Collect invoices/bills and make payments ensuring the prevailing finance rules and regulations of Happy Villages;
- Report to Treasurer of the financial performance on a periodic basis;
- Reconcile bank accounts and petty cash and report to Treasurer;
- Assist the process of financing and annual audits;
- Promptly and professionally answer all donor enquiries,
- Manage the Scholarship fund, including administration and reporting;
- Assist to develop, document and administer methods of collecting donations from individuals in Kenya;
- Professionally handle face to face and telephone enquiries in the office by donors, volunteers, partners and prospective donors, volunteers and partners;
- Establish, manage and administer MPesa agency for Happy Villages;
- Establish, manage and administer airtime sales for Happy Villages;
- Prepare monthly reports to the Kenya and Australia Board summarizing activities and results;
- Prepare detailed monthly financial reports to the Kenya and Australia Board.
Applications should be sent to happyvillages @ gmail.com to be received before 11th April 2010.
For more information the full position description may be downloaded from
www.happyvillages.blogspot.com
