Regional Accountant
Location: Regional Centre,
Nairobi – Kenya
Level:
C2
National
Starting
Salary: Ksh
247,713 gross per month
Are
you a highly motivated finance professional looking for a challenge?
We
have an exciting opportunity for you in the Horn East and Central Africa (HECA)
regional centre.
This
region comprises Ethiopia, South Sudan, Somaliland, DRC, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda
and Tanzania.
The
Role
As
Regional Accountant your role will entail supporting the finance managers in
the region in all aspects of financial management including budget preparation,
monitoring and reporting.
You
will ensure that all donor financial requirements are met and that donor
reports are timely and accurate and ensure compliance to policies and
procedures in all areas.
You
will also contribute to capacity building of finance staff in the region in
financial management and interpretation of financial information for management
decision-making.
The
Person
You
will require knowledge and experience of institutional donor funding
requirements particularly DFID, EU, ECHO and UN to be able to advise programme
staff accordingly.
In
addition you must have strong analytical and numeracy skills as well as be able
to demonstrate experience of working with computerised accounting packages and
spreadsheets with ability to transfer these skills to other users.
An
effective communicator with demonstrated experience in an advisory role within
the region.
Good
knowledge of local and regional laws and statutory requirements is essential
for this role.
The
scope of this position makes it very challenging, thus requiring a dynamic and
organized individual.
You
will be a CPA (K) or equivalent and have an undergraduate degree in a related
field.
You
will have intensive working experience, preferabley in an NGO.
You
will have highly developed interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to
issues.
A
working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
The
role will involve travelling within the region for extended periods.
This
is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional,
with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.
If
you think you can deliver in this role please read the full job description and
submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online
at http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/working-at-oxfam
Using INT6268
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing
date:
14th June 2013
We
are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization