DAI is an international development
company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development,
tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by
inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability.
Our clients include international
development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations
and philanthropies, and national governments.
Project Finance Officer, Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS), Kenya
Location: Kenya
Job Code: 2331
Reporting: Directly
reporting to the Operations and Finance Manager.
Project Location: Project office Nairobi
Position Start date: As soon as possible
Objective of the Programme: Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia, encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia.
Project Location: Project office Nairobi
Position Start date: As soon as possible
Objective of the Programme: Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) is a DFID funded project in Somalia, implemented by Development Alternatives Inc. with an overall Project Objective of the Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia, encourage the growth of the private sector, job creation and, as a result, reduce poverty in Somalia.
PIMS will work through the private
sector to support the functioning of markets in key sectors, through addressing
failures in terms of small-scale productive infrastructure, market information,
co-ordination failures, and access to finance.
Scope of Work: The Project Finance Officer will play a facilitating role in the financial transactions related to the DAI PIMS project..
Scope of Work: The Project Finance Officer will play a facilitating role in the financial transactions related to the DAI PIMS project..
S/he will ensure that the
outlined financial policies and procedures are implemented and followed in the
assigned area.
The Project Finance Officer will be
responsible for providing complete and accurate reports on financial
activities.
S/he will provide support to the Operations
and Finance Manager as necessary and maintain a positive working relationship
with the Nairobi Office, field and partner staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Initiating the payment process for
programme activities and ensure that all the payment requests comply
with the donor and DAI policies and procedures before approval;
- Ensure that the internal controls within the
payment process are safeguarded and working well;
- Ensure that all financial/expenditure
documents are delivered to the Nairobi office in a timely manner,
reviewed for accuracy and completeness and ready for approval
and posting;
- Managing of the fixed asset register and all
the accounting requirements in asset management as per the DAI and donor
regulations;
- Ensure that all payments and settlements are
done in a timely and accurate manner, referenced and correctly
filed, as per DAI policy;
- Preparation of bank reconciliation statements
for all bank accounts as per policy;
- Tracking of employee advances regularly and
follow up the recovery process, or with management when required;
- Management of office petty cash;
- Carry out training on financial policies and
procedures to non-finance staff and partners, as required;
- Ensure statutory payments are made on time and
evidence of payment filed
- Ensure that all reporting requirements are met
while implementing proper reporting procedures and maintaining quality;
- Make visits to the field as required to
support the programme on financial operations and management;
- Support field-based operations officers on
petty cash management and other project financial needs;
- Support with financial procedures,
documentation and payment of grantees and vendors in the field;
- Help with the preparation of internal and
external audits and respond to audit queries;
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time
by the operations and finance manager in addition to the team leader.
Requirements:
- A degree in a business related field with a
CPA qualification or equivalent;
- At least 5 years’ experience in an international
organisation;
- The successful candidate will have a proven
track record in delivering results in a pressurised environment;
- Fluent in spoken and written English;
- A high level competency in Microsoft office
applications.
- Knowledge of oracle and DAI financial systems
is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to reach the address below by 6th November 2015
Interested applicants should send a cover letter showing how their qualification and experience match the positions and a detailed resume with 3 professional referees to reach the address below by 6th November 2015
pimsrecruitment@dai.com