Finance Officer, and Executive Assistant Jobs in Kenya


World Neighbors, an international community development organization, seeks to recruit for then following two positions based in Nairobi, Kenya:

Regional Finance Officer (RFO):

  • The RFO is responsible for Africa region’s financial management including reporting of all financial transactions to headquarters; 
  • supervises two staff; 
  • works closely with headquarters finance staff and staff of partner organizations.
Requirements:
  • Basic university degree with 6 years related experience or post-graduate degree with 3 years experience; 
  • certified public accountant (CPA), an ACCA or equivalent; 
  • non-profit experience;
    superior knowledge of and proficiency in computerized accounting (e.g. Quick Books) and MS Office; 
  • ability to analyze financial data and prepare concise reports; 
  • good communication skills; 
  • proficiency in English and Swahili; 
  • knowledge of French a plus. 
  • Position requires some international travel to rural areas.
Executive Assistant (EA):
  • The EA is responsible for all secretarial functions and specified administrative and logistical duties; 
  • supervises one staff; 
  • manages office petty cash; 
  • manages office supplies; 
  • works closely with headquarters human resources and IT support staff as well as staff of partner organizations.
Requirements: 
  • Diploma in office administration or human resources or a related discipline with at least 3 years experience in a similar position or 6 years experience for a high school graduate; 
  • non-profit experience; 
  • superior knowledge of and proficiency in MS Office; 
  • good communication skills; 
  • proficiency in English and Swahili; 
  • knowledge of French a plus.
Please send cover letters, detailed curriculum vitae that include current salary, and three professional referees by June 29, 2012 to: Regional Associate Vice President, World Neighbors, PO Box 14728 – 00800 Nairobi, Kenya; or via email to: infonairobi@wn.org

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information about World Neighbors visit www.wn.org