Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development, is an institute of Egerton University mandated to conduct agricultural policy research in Kenya.
The institute is looking for highly motivated, proactive service-oriented and energetic individual to fill the following position based in Nairobi.
Finance and Administration Manager
The successful candidate will head the Finance and Administration unit of the institute.
He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day financial, human resource and administrative operations of the institute. He/she will report directly to the Director, Tegemeo Institute.
Other key tasks shall include:
- Prudent management of financial resources
- Effective management of human resource and continuous improvement of administrative services.
- Formulation of sound financial policies, procedures and accounting systems that ensure effective management of funds.
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, IFRS and other financial, human resource and procurement laws and regulations.
- Ensure timely preparation of budgets and implementation of budgetary controls.
- Ensure compliance with donors’ requirements.
- Ensure timely preparation of financial management reports.
- Liaise closely with the University Finance Officer on matters related to finance and accounting.
Qualifications and skills
The preferred candidate should:
- Hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting option) and have attained CPA (K);
- Possession of MBA will be an added advantage.
- Has attained a minimum of 5 years experience at a senior level in a busy accounting environment and have full knowledge of payroll administration;
- Have a working knowledge of electronic accounting system and project accounting and be familiar with donor financial reporting;
- Have an understanding of foreign exchange accounting, budget processing and the budgetary process and vote book control;
- Possess a good grasp of MS office suite.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate.
The position carries with it a two year renewable contract, subject to six months probation.
Applications together with copies of certificates and a detailed CV including names of three referees should be sent to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A&F),
Egerton University,
P.O Box 536-20115
Egerton.
Applications should be clearly marked “Finance and Administration Manager-Tegemeo” and should be received not later than 12th March 2010.
