Programme Associate: Finance
Overall Purpose of the Job: To assist the Finance Department handle core duties and responsibilities as the commission implements a new financial system set to begin in February 2013.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the post holder will:-
- Assist
in the preparation of donor reports and in preparing quarterly reports and
reports on variances.
- Review
quarterly financial reports and make necessary recommendations.
- Maintain
and disburse petty cash and other office floats ensuring that all
transactions are properly authorized and supported and that adequate float
levels are maintained at all times.
- Make
payments against suppliers’ invoices ensuring all relevant support
documents are attached.
- Updating
in excel worksheet all cheques made and withholding tax certificates
issued whenever payments are issued out.
- Update
and maintain the fixed asset register, assign reference numbers to the
assets and ensure that they are adequately insured.
- Any
other duties and responsibilities
Qualifications
To be successful in this role the post holder will have the following:
- University
graduate in Business Administration, Finance or Economics
- CPA(K)
- Proficiency
in computerized accounting programs
- Knowledge
of accounts payable and accounts receivables
- Good
knowledge of office automation and information and communication
technology
- Good
understanding of accounting principles, fund accounting and preparation of
financial statements
- At
least 2 years’ experience in an NGO handling accounting responsibilities.
Desirable Traits
The job holder must demonstrate the following personal
attributes: be honest and trustworthy, be respectful, possess financial
awareness and sensitivity, be flexible and demonstrate sound work ethics.
Interested in and supporting human rights advocacy
Proven integrity and good character especially in the
stewardship of resources, transparency and accountability
Strong commitment to uphold the KHRC principles
How to apply
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and
CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone
contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers
to admin@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in
the subject line.
The closing date for this position is on 28th January 2013.
Disclaimer: KHRC is
an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring diversity and gender
equality within our organization and will recruit the most qualified person
irrespective of race, marital status, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual
orientation or nationality.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only successful candidates will be contacted