Project
# / Name: Nairobi Base
Position Title: Finance Officer, Kenya and South Sudan Programs
Position End Date: Open
Duty Station: Nairobi
Reports To: Accountant
Job Summary
This position involves updating and maintaining the bank ledger for Kenya and South Sudan Programs, dealing with treasury and assisting in preparation of financial reports on activities funded by donors.
- Ensuring
that reports are accurate, timely and measurable and that they comply with
donor requirements on the best practice.
- Carrying
out regular internal audits to ensure that items in the store are well
utilized and accounted for as inventory.
- Assisting
the Finance Manager/Accountant in coordinating and maintaining a cash
forecasting system to ensure that adequate funds are available to meet the
working requirements of the projects.
- Assist
in preparation of audit reports on a need basis.
- Training
new and continuing staff on SP finances Guidelines at the Nairobi Office
and the Field Offices.
- Ensuring
that the files for bank transfers, bank reconciliations, and Cheques are
up to date
- File
tax and other returns and ensuring that all deposits were banked
- Make
recommendations on internal controls, accounting systems and general
operations of the finance department to increase efficiency
- Assist
in preparation of Project Activities Reports (PARs)
- With
a generous and serving spirit perform all other tasks and responsibilities
assigned for the benefit of Samaritan’s Purse.
Education / Experience Needed
- Degree
in a business related field. (Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting/Finance
Option)
- Professional
Accounting course (ACCA/CPA) Minimum Part 2 – added advantage
- Minimum
2 years experience in an INGO
Skills Required
- MS
Office Package (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, MS PowerPoint and the Internet)
- Driving
Licence (Driving skills)
- Proficient
in English and Kiswahili languages
- A
committed Christian who will uphold the values and mission of Samaritan’s
Purse
Application deadline: Friday, 10th February 2012
Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
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