Vacancy: Finance
Assistant (ESAf)
About our organization: The World Agroforestry Centre (also
known as the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry or ICRAF) is an
independent research institution which generates science-based knowledge about
the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and rural livelihoods.
The
Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is conducted
in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. We are supported
by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and
receive funding from over 50 different donors.
To learn
more about our organization, please visit our website: www.worldagroforestry.org
About the position: Provide accounting support to
Finance Officer at the ESAf Regional Office.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Finance officer in administration, monitoring and keeping clear records of all regional accounts
- Monitor incomes and expenses and produce relevant financial reports
- Produce monthly financial reports for each project/programme
- Provide support in the preparation of budgets and financial reports
- Follow up and monitor the disbursement of funds to partners
- Follow up payments for consultancy/expert contracts
- Handle all financial aspects related to organisation and execution of meetings, workshops and conferences
- Support the Finance office to ensure that all imprest accounts are reconciled
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of regional financial documents, including contracts with donors, minutes of meetings with donors
Requirements:
- At least a minimum of CPA (II) or its equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce will be an added advantage
- Up to 3 years’ progressive experience in a similar organization
- Experience in an NGO or international organization environment
- Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures
- Good knowledge of an accounting software such as Sun System is desirable
- Experience interacting with people of different backgrounds, nationalities, cultures, etc.
- Computer literate
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Team player and highly motivated
Terms of offer: We offer a collegial, diverse and
gender-sensitive working environment, and we strongly encourage applications
from qualified women.
This
position is remunerated on local terms.
The
appointment will be for an initial period of three (3) years, subject to a six
(6) months’ probation period.
The
position will be based in ICRAF Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
How to apply:
Applications
will be considered until 13th June 2014.
Please note
that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be
contacted.