Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation (JKFT)
is a Public Charitable Trust whose mandate is to Empower Communities for
transformed lives.
The foundation has the following
position to fill:
Finance and Administration Manager
Position Summary: The Finance and Administration Manager has
responsibility for the finance, accounting and administrative functions for the
Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation (JKTF).
Main responsibilities include planning & budgeting, audit and internal
controls; training and capacity building of the department team, financial
report preparation, procurement, logistics/travel management, and general
office operations.
Position Responsibilities:
- Leads, manages and controls the overall
finances of the foundation and ensures that the management of all budgets
is in line with both organizational and other appropriate standards.
Identifies requirements for and develops budgets, reporting formats to aid
in the management of operations, grant expenditures and financial
fore-cast.
- Ensures the management and program staffs are
provided with timely finance reports; Monitors and Evaluates all financial
activities, and keeps the Senior Management Team of all situations that
have the potential for a positive/negative impact on internal controls or
financial performance.
- Directs and/ review grantees financial reports
and prepares all donor financial reports prior to submission to the senior
leadership team and ensure that all the grants given out are within the
budgets and that the right procedures are followed.
- Ensures that all policies and procedures
relating to audits, reviews and certifications are drafted, respected and
carried out in a timely manner.
- Develops and implements finance &administrative
systems, policies and procedures as necessary.
- Ensures regular insurance and inventory are
conducted for all, and maintains updated records/lists manages all
procurements processes ,vendors/contractors and ensure that all contracts
for services meet minimum standards are in compliance with local laws and
the foundations policies/regulations.
- Evaluates the need for new technology to meet
the organization's financial data processing, control, and reporting
requirements. Advise on appropriate technology that meets the
organization's information requirements and financial resources .Protect
and safeguard IT equipment in all locations with up to date antivirus
software.
- Oversee and supervise the line staff and the
administrative function of the organization including reception,
property/facility management, safety of the work environment, and
provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations
- Monitor risk management policies and
procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized,
maximize income where possible and appropriate.
Position Requirements:
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or
Accounting, CPA certification is required. A Master’s Degree for instance
in MBA will be an added advantage.
- Over seven (+ 7) years of working experience
as a finance and administration manager in a foundation/non- profit
organization
- Demonstrated knowledge with compliance to
government cost accounting standards, grant management requirements and
experience in developing and managing budgets
- Experience in human resource management
- Self-guided, strong organizational and
planning skills with the ability to work independently as a team builder
and player.
- Ability to train/develop others in financial
management, administration & accounting
- Strong interpersonal communication skills;
experience in team leadership and participatory management.
- Good command of English (reading, writing, and
speaking skills required) with capability in French preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge/skills with financial
management software and MS Office.
If you meet the above requirements,
kindly submit your detailed CV and cover letter including the expected
remuneration, indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of
three referees to: jkfoundation@tuskys.com
Application should reach us by: 3rd March, 2016.
