Finance Manager
Location: Wajir, Kenya
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months, National
About Us
Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir. To support the Programme team Oxfam is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager, for its field office in Wajir.
The Role
The Finance Manager will act as the lead person within the Wajir programme team for all financial matters and will be expected to liaise with the Nairobi Office concerning all Wajir programme and partner financial issues.
As the post holder you will consistently review the programme’s finance needs on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes to ensure best practice and provide regular capacity building of finance skills to all existing and newly recruited staff as well as partner staffs.
As the Finance Manager you will supervise the preparation of accurate and timely monthly floats ensure clear internal audit trails as well as the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
S/he will be expected to provide input in the program budgeting process as well as in proposal writing.
As FM you will ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the programme as well as the timely preparation of cash top up requests to the Nairobi Office in collaboration with the partnership officer.
In liaison with the country Finance Manager, you will advise programme management of any changes/developments in government policies, statutory and legal requirements in Kenya with regard to the finance function.
Finally you will maintain an overview of Oxfam policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree in finance coupled with accountancy professional qualification i.e. completed ACCA alongside proven extensive experience in finance management and/or coordination in an international non- governmental organization.
You will have experience of managing teams, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others.
You will posses well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
Your computer literacy and analytical skills will be excellent.
Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills will be a requirement for this role.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting Finance Manager by 29th December 2011.
You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.
Location: Wajir, Kenya
Contract: Fixed Term 6 months, National
About Us
Oxfam’s Kenya Programme is a complex programme that incorporates both rapid and slow onset emergencies as well as longer term development and policy work.
Oxfam Kenya applies a one programme approach which means it has multiple activities that support a holistic approach to humanitarian, development and advocacy for long lasting change in poverty reduction.
Oxfam in Kenya works in the north, principally in Turkana, Dadaab and Wajir. To support the Programme team Oxfam is seeking to recruit a Finance Manager, for its field office in Wajir.
The Role
The Finance Manager will act as the lead person within the Wajir programme team for all financial matters and will be expected to liaise with the Nairobi Office concerning all Wajir programme and partner financial issues.
As the post holder you will consistently review the programme’s finance needs on a regular basis and make recommendations for changes to ensure best practice and provide regular capacity building of finance skills to all existing and newly recruited staff as well as partner staffs.
As the Finance Manager you will supervise the preparation of accurate and timely monthly floats ensure clear internal audit trails as well as the preparation/maintenance of accounts for external audits.
S/he will be expected to provide input in the program budgeting process as well as in proposal writing.
As FM you will ensure that donor requirements, policies and procedures are met across the programme as well as the timely preparation of cash top up requests to the Nairobi Office in collaboration with the partnership officer.
In liaison with the country Finance Manager, you will advise programme management of any changes/developments in government policies, statutory and legal requirements in Kenya with regard to the finance function.
Finally you will maintain an overview of Oxfam policy, systems and procedures relevant to finance and ensure that developments are communicated and implemented appropriately through regular reviews.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role, you will have a university degree in finance coupled with accountancy professional qualification i.e. completed ACCA alongside proven extensive experience in finance management and/or coordination in an international non- governmental organization.
You will have experience of managing teams, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others.
You will posses well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
Your computer literacy and analytical skills will be excellent.
Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills will be a requirement for this role.
To apply
If you believe you fit the profile, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post and including daytime telephone contact and two referees, preferably your current line managers to kenyajobs@oxfam.org.uk quoting Finance Manager by 29th December 2011.
You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.
