Australian
High Commission, Nairobi
Vacancy: Administrative Assistant
(Finance Assistant)
Duties: The Australian High
Commission is seeking an experienced professional with considerable general
management and client service experience having worked in a vibrant
international environment to fill the position of Administrative Assistant
(Financial Assistant) in the Finance section.
The
successful applicant will need to work well as part of a small team and have an
appreciation of the high standards of integrity required by the Australian High
Commission.
Selection Criteria:
- Prior
experience in finance and administrative functions.
- Prior
experience in SAP financial system would be desirable
- Understanding
of Kenyan taxation exemption processes
- Ability
to manage own workload to meet deadlines, take initiative, adapt and
respond to challenges and set priorities.
- A
strong and demonstrable understanding of the importance of client service
- An
ability to build productive working relationships and liaise with
government authorities.
- Have
fluent command of English with strong written and oral communication
skills.
- Demonstrates
sound judgment, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
and interest to work in an international context and cross-cultural
environment.
The position will be filled at the LE3 level at a salary rate of
KES110,602 per month.
The
successful candidate will be required to work from Monday to Thursday from
0745hrs to 1630hrs and Fridays from 0745hrs to 1200hrs. Occasional overtime may
be required.
Position will be available in October 2015.
Applications will be received until 1200hrs Friday 9 October 2015.
Application requirements: If you believe you fulfil the requirements of the position, you are invited to submit a written application that addresses the above selection criteria in detail.
Your
application should clearly explain the reasons why you are suitable for the
position.
Please
include the contact details of 2 working references that can be contacted by
telephone.
Applications
must be hand delivered or courier-delivered to the Australian High Commission
in a sealed envelope addressed to the Senior Administrative Officer.
Please
write the position applied for in the top left hand corner.
Only
applications that fully meet the above criteria will be considered.
The Australian High Commission is an equal opportunity employer