Position: Finance and Accounting
Manager
Location: Kenya
Duration: 6 months (with a 1-month trial period)
Reports to: Regional Administrator
Summary:
Cesvi, established in 1985, is a secular, independent association, working for global solidarity. In the values which guide Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social justice are transformed into humanitarian aid and development, reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights.
In the acronym Cesvi, the words “cooperazione e sviluppo” (Cooperation and
Development) underline the fact that Cesvi bases its philosophy on the idea of
giving the recipients of aid a leading role, working together for their own
natural benefit.Location: Kenya
Duration: 6 months (with a 1-month trial period)
Reports to: Regional Administrator
Summary:
Cesvi, established in 1985, is a secular, independent association, working for global solidarity. In the values which guide Cesvi, the moral principle of human solidarity and the ideal of social justice are transformed into humanitarian aid and development, reinforcing an affirmation of universal human rights.
It is for this reason that Cesvi is strongly committed to making sure that international aid does not become mere charity, and nor is it influenced by the donors’ self-interest.
CESVI is now seeking a Finance and Accounting Manager to be based in its Nairobi Regional Office, with the possibility of occasional field missions.
Job Description
The Finance and Accounting Manager is based at the CESVI Regional Office in Nairobi.
The person selected will:
Finance
- Oversee
and allocate the workload within the Administration and Finance (A&F)
Department at the CESVI Regional Office in Nairobi.
- Oversee
the operations of the accounting personnel based with CESVI Field Offices
in East Africa (Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan).
- Keep
track of the banking transactions undertaken by the Regional Office in
order to ensure smooth financial flows and to advise Project Managers and
other members of staff about the need for any cash and account
replenishing.
- Collaborate
with the Regional Administrator to ensure a monthly calendar and deadlines
for tasks – both within the A&F Department and the Field Offices – aimed
at guaranteeing the constant update of books and accounts.
- Ensure
that staff in the A&F Department properly collect and file all the
documentation supporting payments to and by projects.
- Liaise
with the Regional Administrator in order to plan financial reports
(interim, final, etc.) and audits falling due with reference to the
various projects.
- Carry
out accounting and administration duties and assignments.
- Facilitate,
support and assist in all internal control mechanisms and audit-related
activities.
Staff salary-related duties
- Oversee
the regular and up-to-date keeping of the staff payroll records.
- Approve
the calculation and submission of local tax returns, NSSF and NHIF
payments.
- Oversee
the calculation and payment of local taxes arising from the in-country
remuneration to expatriate staff, where applicable.
General duties
- Report
to the Regional Administrator on current issues on a weekly basis (or more
frequently, on an ad hoc basis, in the case of urgent matters arising
unexpectedly).
- Co-ordinate
with the Regional Administrator and the Operations Manager the reporting
calendar for the projects depending on the Nairobi Regional Office.
- Liaise
with Project Managers on a fortnightly basis with a view to monitoring the
budgetary expenditure of their projects and to ensure proper cash flow.
- Participate
in the selection of new staff for the Administration and Finance
Department.
- Co-ordinate
regular staff-appraisal exercises within the Administration and Finance
Department to be reported to the Regional Administrator.
- Oversee
the project archives and making sure that all documentation is kept in
good order on the basis of the system agreed between the Regional Office
and the Cesvi Headquarters.
- Any
other duties assigned by the Regional Administrator.
Requirements
- Kenyan
national
- University
degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields
- Experience
(3-5 years) in Accounting and Admin departments (preferably with
international NGOs)
- Familiarity
with most common accounting software packages
- Proven
ability to lead a small team (accountants, cashiers)
- Ability
to plan for and meet deadlines, sometimes under pressure
- Ability
to grasp and communicate goals and objectives clearly
- Capacity
to work independently, with the possibility of long hours.
Candidates suitably qualified for this position are invited to submit their CV (including 2 referees) and a COVER LETTER to CESVI, at the e-mail address cesvinairobi@cesvioverseas.org
The Subject line must read: “Finance Manager”.
Current salary and expected salary should be included in the cover letter.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing date for applications is 31st January 2012.
However Cesvi reserves the right to close the vacancy before the above-mentioned deadline if a large number of applications is received and suitable candidates can be shortlisted as a result.
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