Finance Officer Vacancy in Nyeri

We are a not-for-profit non state actor (NSA), and through action research, training, awareness creation, sensitization, information and communication process, we enable poor communities to establish self-managed micro health insurance schemes.

A key component of our interventions involves helping the poor and low income communities create and design micro health insurance products that meet local needs, priorities, and levels of willingness to pay.

This is accomplished through a comprehensive series of studies; workshops to train, coach and assist communities develop relevant, innovative and cost-effective micro health insurance systems and processes.

We are seeking to strengthen our team with committed individuals who have the passions to work with the low income population in the rural areas.

Finance Officer

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, s/he will be responsible for all financial accounting aspects including preparation of timely and accurate financial accounts, budgets and annual financial statements.

Requirements

  • A middle level professional with accounting qualification such as CPA Part II or ACCA level II and a University degree in Commerce/Business Management from a recognized institution
  • Minimum three years working experience as an Accountant
  • Experience and working knowledge with donor funds will be an added advantage
  • Well developed computer skills with advanced hands on experience in Ms-Excel, Ms-Access, Ms-Word and any automated accounting systems.
  • Must be mature, confident and a good communicator
  • Ability to competently handle various competing priorities.
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send your application letter, current CV and copies of certificates together with names of three referees, one of whom must be your current employer to:

The Programme Coordinator
P.O. Box 936-10100
Nyeri

Deadline for receiving applications will be: 13th September 2010

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