Interim Finance & Support Manager
Base: Nairobi
Kenya
Scale 6B
(Ksh 353,917 – 420,342)
Contract Type: National Fixed Term (6 Months)
Who we are: Oxfam is committed to ridding the world of poverty.
We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood
without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so.
The role: You will contribute to development of (and advise
the Country Director on implementation of) effective field office financial and
administrative systems and procedures including control mechanisms, and where
appropriate, link them to those at HQ.
To ensure that relevant policy and
procedures documents are accurately applied, regularly reviewed and kept up to
date.
Periodically monitor programme
spending and performance of the Field Office and revise where needed the
(financial) planning. Record this in the management information systems.
In cooperation with the Country
Director, prepare the field office input for the Balance Score Card.
Contribute to (and advise the Country
Director on) annual proposals for targets on office running costs. Reconcile
bank and cash flow status and maintain contact with the bank regarding
financial transactions.
Over see the management of
procurement and logistics functions to ensure full compliance with and
application of the relevant Oxfam Novib and/or donor procurement
procedures.
Ensure timely compliance with
financial planning and budgeting, reporting and auditing requirements and
liaise with the Financial Officer, the Finance Department/Q&C at head
office in The Hague and in- and external auditors to resolve any relevant
issues.
Review and analyze Oxfam Novib’s
Field Office’s compliance with all local laws and all leases.
Ensure good record keeping of all
contracts concluded by the Field Office.
Carry out (un)expected internal
financial audits according to the accounting manual.
Manage support and administrative
staff on a day to day basis and advising on the recruitment and selection procedure.
What we are looking for
To be successful in this role you
will bring a post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent
professional qualification and extensive experience in a large and/or complex
organisation operating within an international environment.
You will bring proven expertise in the application of strategic financial management and demonstrated experience in maximising resource utilization.
Extensive experience in leading the
implementation of operational improvements, persistence to achieve change in a
challenging environment and a thorough understanding of financial system and
how it interacts with other operational systems to maximise its information
generating capabilities is required.
You will bring leadership qualities
and people management expertise to provide direction and effective support to a
multidisciplinary and multicultural team and have proven skills in matrix
management and capacity building of functional staff.
A strong commitment to Oxfam’s purpose,
broad understanding of the work culture in the ‘development’ sector as well as
commitment to humanitarian principles and action are essential.
How to Apply
If you believe you fit the job and
person profiles please send your application to Somaliajobs@oxfam.org.uk.
The closing date for applications:
27th November 2015
