Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Micro - Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

Contribute to poverty eradication

Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to poverty eradication and at the same time love what you do? 

You are at the right place! 

Read on and see how you can become part of a leading development organization in Kenya that is focused on poverty reduction through sustainable micro-enterprise development activities.

Micro-Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) was established in 2002 by the Government of Kenya and the European Union to continue with the activities of the Micro-Enterprises Support Programme (MESP), previously implemented by the founders between 1997 and 2002. 


In 2012, the European Union relinquished its rights as a founder and passed those rights to the Danish Representation in Nairobi. 

The mandate of MESPT is alleviation of poverty and creation of employment through support of micro, small and medium enterprises.
 
Building on MESPT’s vision and our great success over the past 13 years, the organization has set its eyes on an exciting growth plan into the future as articulated through our new brand and strategy.
 
It is against this background that we are looking for high quality individuals to join our existing team of inspired and talented professionals at MESPT and be part of our growing and exciting future.

Finance Manager
 
Ref: MESPT/FM/06
 
Overall Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head of Finance and Administration, the jobholder provides leadership and guidance to the Central Finance function by implementation of sound accounting, budgeting and financial control systems and procedures in accordance with International Accounting Standards and the policies approved by the Board of Trustees.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Head of Finance and Administration to formulate the Trust’s financial strategy and ensure it is properly implemented;
  • Support in preparing budgets and periodic financial performance reports;
  • Coordinates the preparation of departmental budgets and provide technical support/advice to line managers on budgeting.
  • Develop and ensures compliance with the existing policies and procedures.
  • Maintains controls on spending to ensure budgetary limits are met;
  • Advise Management on matters relating to financial management;
  • Ensure that all finances and appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place, properly administered and monitored.
  • Liaise with Internal and External auditors and responding to queries, observations and recommendations.
  • Controls costs and enforce adherence to financial plans and projections as approved by the Board of Directors
  • Liaise with professional and relevant authorities on any developments on accounting regulations and international financial reporting standards and facilitate implementation;
  • Advise management on matters relating to loans disbursements;
  • Prepare Monthly quarterly and annual financial reports;
  • Pay suppliers and contractors in accordance with payment terms spelt out in contact documents
  • Monitors and reporting all cash and bank activities ensuring timely processing of all wire requests forecasting future cash requirements and managing activity on various debt agreements.
  • Participates in the development of fundraising strategies
Desired competencies and experience
  • A Degree in Finance, Commerce or related field;
  • Must CPA (K) or ACCA finalist;
  • Ten (10) years relevant working experience;
  • Must be an ICPAK Member
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory laws e.g. Tax; NSSF;NHIF
  • Impeccable organisational skill and proven analytical ability;
  • A Strong team player with demonstrated experience in leading teams;
  • Demonstrated experience in managing multiple donor projects.
  • Results oriented with proven track record of working to achieve project targets
Important Note:
 
For all positions, successful candidates should meet the following requirements:
  • Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • A Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • A Clearance Certificate from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • A Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Application Procedure
 
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications in PDF format via email clearly quoting the job title and job reference number in the Subject Area as well as the cover letter. 

The application should include a cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae indicating telephone contacts, mail address, names and contacts of three (3) referees and current remuneration to email address mesptjobs@worthafrica.org to reach us by 13th November 2015.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


We are an equal opportunity employer.