Duma Works is recruiting Finance & Administration Officer for
one of our clients, a social enterprise that delivers high-quality, affordable
early childhood care & education to families living in East Africa’s
informal settlements.
We aim to transform the trajectory of
children living in East Africa’s informal settlements and unlock the potential
of women in the workforce.
The Position: We’re currently looking to bring on board hands-on
Finance & Administration wizard to join the organization and help us grow
up!
This is a management role that will
be integral in strategic decisions and be responsible for designing &
implementing the key financial policies, procedures and systems required to
help the organization manage its financial operations.
In addition, the successful candidate
will be tasked with formalizing the oraginzations administration systems,
managing high-value projects in the areas of Human Resources & IT to help
the enterprise grow.
This is a tremendous opportunity for
an up & coming local leader to play a critical role in enhancing the
internal capacity and growing the impact of an exciting & internationally
recognized social enterprise.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design & implement key financial
management controls, policies & procedures
- Keep up-to-date chart of accounts using online
accounting systems (Quickbooks Online)
- Financial analysis and reporting, including
budgeting, monitoring and making projections
- Prepare annual and monthly reports for
management & funders (i.e., grant management)
- Ensure ongoing compliance with key regulatory
bodies & managing external auditors
- Drive the HR agenda including recruiting,
onboarding, compensation & performance mgmt.
- Oversee general office management including
maintaining company filing system & logistics
- Manage & mentor 1-2 junior staff members
to support you in finance & admin activities
- Support & contribute to key management
decisions & strategy discussions
The Ideal Candidate
Education & Training
- Degree or Diploma in Financial Management or
Accounting (CPA Preferred)
- Demonstrated knowledge of both for-profit
& non-profit accounting methods a strong asset
- Additional training in Human Resources,
Business Administration, or IT valuable
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
Powerpoint) and with Quickbooks or Uhasibu
Experience
- 2-5 years of hands-on work experience in a
comparable role (for-profit or non-profit)
- Experience working in a start-up environment a
strong asset
- Familiarity with Kenyan regulations and
practices, especially in finance & human resources
- Experience in cross-border accounting &
tax systems an asset
Essential Skills, Knowledge &
Abilities
- Work well both within a team &
individually (with minimal supervision)
- Organized and analytical professional, but
with a sense of humour J
- Integrity & curiosity with an appetite to
“learn by doing”
- Project management skills & the initiative
to solve problems when you see them
- A multi-tasker with excellent communication
skills with the ability to prioritize & take charge
- Ability to manage & mentor junior staff
members, including as a direct supervisor
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Full
Time
Reports to: Chief
Imagination Officer
How to Apply
Applications to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “1931”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 1931, Barack Obama, 07xxxxxxxxx.
Applications to be sent by email to apply@dumaworks.com marking the subject as “1931”, Your Full name & Phone number e.g. 1931, Barack Obama, 07xxxxxxxxx.
Please include
(1) cover letter describing your interest (please include your salary expectations / range)
(2) Your Resume (or CV) including references
Applications will be treated confidentially. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
(1) cover letter describing your interest (please include your salary expectations / range)
(2) Your Resume (or CV) including references
Applications will be treated confidentially. If you don’t follow these instructions, your application will not go through.
Deadline for receiving applications: 15th January 2016
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