icipe -
African Insect Science for Food and Health is an intergovernmental organisation
funded by governmental aid agencies, UN organisations and private foundations
to carry out research and training in environmentally sound and sustainable
management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in
the tropics.
icipe
wishes to urgently recruit a dynamic and highly qualified person to fill in the
position of Senior
Accountant / Finance Officer.
Ref. No. NRS/61/062014
The
position is for the Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP) an international
non-profit research and capacity building organization hosted by icipe under a
long-term research and collaboration agreement.
Overall
Purpose of the Job: Overall, to ensure the financial controllership and
integrity of all PEP projects and the organization by providing consolidated financial plans and reports and support program growth and expansion through
transparent and efficient accounting systems.
The
successful candidate will functionally report to the Executive Director of PEP.
The
position will be based at icipe’s Main Campus located at Duduville, in Nairobi
but will interact with other regional offices of PEP globally and will be
responsible for the following key activities among others.
Specific responsibilities of this
position will include:
- Provide support to Executive Director, Senior Management and technical staff on financial and program management.
- Ensure compliance with financial and procurement policies and procedures and enhance internal financial controls.
- Strengthen the internal financial management and accounting systems in close collaboration with icipe’s Finance Department.
- Perform a monthly budget vs. expenses analysis at project and program level, including suggested actions and proposed solutions, to support strategic and timely decisions by the Executive Director.
- In close cooperation with technical staff, develop budgets for new project proposals and grant applications as required by donors.
- Upon grant approval, prepare templates and coordinate upload of budgets in the financial system.
- Prepare Financial Donor Reports and ensure consistency with technical reports.
- Develop annual operating budgets for PEP, including capital expenditure and staffing requirements.
- Supports work planning and project implementation by identifying gaps in staffing in relation to available budgets.
- Elaborate contracts with collaborators and facilitate processing of payments.
- Ensure research and support costs are fully allocated to projects/grants in a transparent manner.
- Implement monthly changes in the system for staff salaries and allocations to relevant projects.
- Maintains close working relationships with program administrators and peers in relation to financial management.
- Performs other duties assigned by the Executive Director.
Requirements
- Degree level (BA/BS) or higher in Accounting or Finance from a recognized University and training in accounting with CPA, K (Advanced Level).
- MA in Finance or Accounting with CPA, K (Advanced Level) and 5 years of practical experience in financial management.
- Relevant experience in a demanding environment or an International organization, on general accounting ledger, and financial reporting; and ability to present complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Advanced knowledge of standard software and financial/project management systems (e.g. SUN Accounts, Pastel Evolution, Vision Executive and Vision Excel).
- Experience of leading on financial aspects of multi-country donor contract management and providing advice on complex financial management
- Experience of developing and setting up financial operational systems and schedules.
- Strong level of customer orientation and flexibility, with a high level of attention to detail and ability to travel.
- Ability to work with different nationalities in a multi-cultural environment, under pressure and as a member of diverse work team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of other languages (e.g. French) will be an advantage.
- Ability to take initiative and plan and work with limited supervision.
- Be available to start on the job at the earliest.
Disposition
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must have the ability to plan and work with minimal supervision.
Reporting
This
position reports to the Chief Executive Director, PEP.
The
selected candidate should be available to start as soon as possible,
How to Apply
Applications
will be accepted up to 30th June, 2014, or until the position is filled,
whichever is earlier. Please quote the job reference number NRS/61/062014 on
the email subject line.
Send an
application (including current salary details and anticipated remuneration
package), with a current CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including
e-mail addresses and fax numbers), copies of transcripts or academic certificates
and relevant testimonials to
Human
Resources Department, icipe,
P.O. Box
30772-00100
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Electronic
copies must be sent to icipehr@icipe.org
Only
applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
icipe is an
Equal Opportunity Employer
