Kenya YMCA HR Officer and Finance Manager Job Vacancies

Kenya YMCA is Christian Non Governmental and non profit making organisation with a branch network of 24 branches and units spread all over the country. The organization has a challenging career opportunity for the following positions

1. Human Resources Officer

Reporting to the National General Secretary will be expected to deliver the HR role in an efficient, proactive and results-oriented fashion for improved productivity at the workplace.

The successful candidate is also expected to engage a vibrant work culture through a dynamic change management platform to enable the Organization embrace best practices at work.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, review and maintain sound HR policies and systems to foster modern management culture.

  • Formulate and refine HR strategies to meet YMCA objectives.
  • Establish and maintain an effective mechanism for harmonious employee relations and welfare regime.
  • Ensure staff are adequately trained, skilled and motivated.
  • Design, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the manpower plan.
  • Foster effective communication and policy dissemination at all levels within the organization. This includes liaison with the Labour Union and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal staff regulations.
  • Prepare monthly payroll and remit deductions in compliance with the statute.
  • Design implement and consolidate a sound Performance Management System.
  • Maintaining professional Human Resource Management Standards.
  • Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial competences as reflected in work performance and results.
Qualifications and Experience:
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource/Certified Public Secretary (CPS) Course will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Human Resource Management in an NGO.
  • Excellent interpersonal organizational, strategic and analytical skills.
  • Must be over 30 years of age.
2. Finance Manager

Based at the Head Office in Nairobi and reporting to the National General Secretary and working very closely with other key staff within the Organization, this position’s responsibility includes:

Overall Purpose

Responsible to the National General Secretary for developing, implementing and evaluating Financial plans and strategies to ensure efficient and effective receipt and disbursement of funds in order to ensure that all financial transactions are in line with approved financial Policies and Procedures.

Core Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparation of Financial Statements and other reports summarizing current and projected financial position ensuring availability of funds to meet obligations.
  • Implementation of stringent expenditure control procedures by ensuring that proper authorization for all payments is strictly followed.
  • Analysis of financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital.
  • Preparation of tax returns to ensure compliance with periodic tax payments, information reporting and other statutory requirements as well as developing effective strategies for minimizing tax liability.
  • Responsible for preparation of payment vouches, cheque books and cash book records as well as financial statements and entries to monthly accounts in accordance with accounting regulations.
Education and Experience Desired:
  • University degree preferably B.Com. Business Administration/Finance) or related field.
  • Certified Public Accountant Certificate (CPA-K) Finalist.
  • At least 5 years proven working experience in an NGO.
  • Excellent computer and Analytical skills is a key prerequisite.
  • High levels of integrity, honesty and personal stability and judgement.
  • Above 30 years
If you posses the above qualifications and the drive to meet the challenges, please write in confidence enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae, Certified Copies of academic and professional certificates, a day-time telephone contact, names and contacts of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than 8th October,2010

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Apply to:

National General Secretary
Kenya YMCA
P.O Box 30330-00100, Nairobi

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