The Kenya Girl Guides Association
(KGGA) is a member organization of the World Association of Girl Guides and
Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). KGGA is one of the largest youth Associations in
Kenya.
KGGA operates through a value based
program and has a national membership of girls and young women representing
every race, ethnicity, culture, class and religion in Kenya.
We are looking to fill the position
of Finance and Investments Manager who
will be reporting to the Executive Officer.
Key Tasks:
- Develop and review budgets for the Association
and for project proposals.
- Control the cash-flow position throughout the
Association.
- Understand the Associations business
model and translate the operational metrics into measures for performance.
Use dashboards, financial statement ratio analysis and other tools to
communicate the Associations expected and actual performance.
- Advise the Association on appropriate levels
of income to meet budget and financial requirements, balancing short term
concerns and pressures such as managing cash, liquidity, surplus, long
term vision and sustainable success.
- Understand the Associations liabilities and
ensure these are met.
- Supervise the Finance, HR and IT staff and
support.
- Establish lines of communication with bankers,
auditors and investment advisors in conjunction with the Executive
Officer.
- Prepare the draft annual statutory accounts,
monthly financial statements and oversee payroll pension and tax
contribution payments.
- Assist to develop and maintain thorough
financial procedures for the organization and ensure they are adhered to.
- Ensure all finance records are kept accurately
and securely and in line with legislative requirements.
- Support the Development of a Knowledge
Management centre.
- Monitor legal issues involving the Association
and affecting the industry.
- Understand and mitigate key elements of the
Associations risk profile and report risk issues to the Audit Committee.
- Maintain appropriate insurance coverage and
ensure compliance with tax and other regulatory authorities.
- Oversee employee benefit plans with particular
emphasis on maximizing a cost effective benefits package.
- Provide Capacity Building to staff on
Financial matters (finance staff and finance-aspects for project staff)
and be the champion for finance best practice
- Provide timely and accurate donor reports in
compliance with grant agreement requirements
- Lead on any recommendations that are suggested
in the audit report or management letter.
- Support and participate in Finance Committee
meetings and initiatives. Implement the decisions of the committee and
review compliance with Financial Policies, Bylaws and Executive Committee
directives related to financial, legal, insurance, property and other
matters.
- Oversee facility and ensure a safe working
environment for all staff and visitors.
- Work towards the achievement of Association’s
three-year strategy and annual business plans.
- Undertake other duties as your line manager
should require in keeping with the responsibility of the post.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3, preferably 5, years experience
in a senior role.
- CPA/ACCA designation.
- Experience in Fund Development.
- Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or
Business.
- Up to date knowledge of current financial and
accounting computer applications.
- Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational
and written skills.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position together with a detailed CV to recruitment@kgga.co.ke by 28th July 2016.
Please submit a cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position together with a detailed CV to recruitment@kgga.co.ke by 28th July 2016.
Indicate Finance and Investments
Manager in the Subject Line.
Late applications or hard copies will
not be considered.
Please note: At no point in the entire recruitment process shall the candidate have to pay any money as a condition of engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged.
KGGA is an "equal opportunity organization" that is committed to hiring highly qualified individuals regardless of gender, religion, race, creed or marital status.
Please note: At no point in the entire recruitment process shall the candidate have to pay any money as a condition of engagement.
Only shortlisted candidates will have their applications acknowledged.
KGGA is an "equal opportunity organization" that is committed to hiring highly qualified individuals regardless of gender, religion, race, creed or marital status.
