Carolina for Kibera (CFK) Jobs in Kenya: Finance & Administration Manager

Our Client Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is a non-profit organization based in the Kibera community of Nairobi that works to alleviate abject poverty, promote ethnic and gender cooperation, healthcare, and youth development.
CFK seeks to recruit a Finance & Administration Manager who will be responsible for providing leadership in all aspects of CFK’s budgeting, accounting, and administration.
Finance & Administration Manager
Desired Qualifications and Experience
The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Be a Certified Public Accountant – CPA (K) or ACCA with a Bachelor’s degree in a finance-related discipline.
  • Significant hands-on experience in developing and managing non-profit accounting, including budget management, compliance and reporting.
  • High level of integrity and objectivity with regard to sensitive and confidential information.
  • Thorough understanding of bookkeeping, specialized knowledge of accounting principles and proficiency in Accounting Software and the MS Office Suite.
  • Excellent planning and strategic thinking skills.
  • Excellent analytical reasoning skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving orientation.
  • Self-starter with a diligent and professional work ethic able to independently handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

  • Ability to work effectively and interdependently in a culturally diverse environment.
  • A good understanding of community dynamics, knowledge and familiarity with the Kibera community and environment will be an added advantage.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in their work while remaining committed to sharing knowledge and developing others. Residents of Kibera are particularly encouraged to apply. Carolina for Kibera (CFK) is an
equal opportunity employer.

Please send e-mail applications with detailed CV and contact addresses including mobile and day telephone numbers to info@sheerlogic.com on or before the 10th June 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Sheer Logic Management Consultants Ltd, View Park Towers, 5th Floor Uhuru Highway, Telephone No. 2242729, 2247983, 2223193 Nairobi