Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote
sustainable economic and social development by working with local communities
through relief and development activities.
Finance Officer - Accounting
Duty Station: Wajir
Under the administrative supervision of the Area manager and
technical supervision of the Finance Manager, the Finance officer’s overall
responsibility will be to maintain donors’ budget files along with proposal,
accounts, including books, registers, vouchers and other documents relating to
all receipts and disbursement with proper supporting documents, as well as,
office management duties.
Detailed Duties & Responsibility:
Key Roles/Responsibilities
· Ensure
that the payment function is smooth running and suppliers are paid on time.
· The
vouchers that the Finance Assistants prepares for payment are as per IR
Standards.
· Ensure
that bank reconciliation are up-to date and signed off and also check any long
outstanding cheques and take action to resolve and manage it.
· Ensure
that bank opening are properly documented, and signatories are updated and with
proper approval from Nairobi/HQ.
· Ensure
the staffs advances are adjust on time and in case of not adjustment in
reasonable 15 days.
· Ensure
that IRK is following all the legality on payments for staff and suppliers.
· Ensure
that IR K Wajir sends their fund request to Nairobi accordingly to avoid field
offices running out of cash.
· Ensure
that money receivable and payable are managed on time.
· Spend
the donor funds according to the funds requests submitted to Nairobi.
· Recording
Incomes from Nairobi are updated in the system accordingly.
· Ensure
that all necessary documents are appropriately filled with clear marking
between cash and bank transactions.
· Responsible
for reviewing data entry into the finance software.
· Ensure
that all vouchers are well approved before payments/posting
· Ensure
the field finance assistant is properly trained and they are building there
capacity during on job training.
Required Qualifications
· University
Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce,
or any other relevant fields
· CPA
Part II
· Three
years or more experience in audits, financial management and reporting,
budgeting and accounting
· Experience
in working for a humanitarian organization,
· Experience
in the preparation of multi-donor Financial Reports
Character Qualities
· Ability
to work in a team with minimum supervision
· Flexible
and adaptable to changing working conditions
· High
degree of integrity and discretion in personal conduct
· Self-motivated,
with good judgment and initiative
· Able
to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
· Good
interpersonal skills
· Sensitivity
to diversity
· Good
level of attention to detail
How to Apply:
Send in your updated CV with cover letter and 3 professional
references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke.
To reach us not later than Friday 21st September, 2012, clearly
mentioning the position you are applying for.
CVs will be screened on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.