Busara Center for Behavioral
Economics
Senior Accountant
Nairobi County, Kenya
Finance and Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral
science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide
range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and
governance.
We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit
with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects
in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
The Senior Accountant (SA) oversees general accounting operations in our Nairobi office by controlling and verifying Busara’s financial transactions.
The Senior Accountant (SA) oversees general accounting operations in our Nairobi office by controlling and verifying Busara’s financial transactions.
The SA supervises the
Accounts Payable Officer and other accounting staff to track and evaluate day
to day activities.
Additionally, the SA is
responsible for continually assessing Busara’s financial status by developing
and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting
financial information.
The SA will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, and preparing end month close.
The SA will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, and preparing end month close.
The ideal SA will be
proactive and communicative, have excellent analytical skills, possess thorough
knowledge of accounting principles, and will be 100% keen on ensuring the
accuracy of all financial transactions.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the
Accounts Payable Clerk and any additional Nairobi accounting staff,
including Bookkeepers
- Manage and
oversee all accounting operations in Nairobi based on accounting
principles, including:
- End month,
quarter, and financial year close,
- Accounts
payable and receivable,
- Cash receipts,
- General
ledger,
- Payroll and
utilities,
- Treasury and
budgeting,
- Cash
forecasting,
- Revenue and
expenditure variance analysis,
- Capital assets
reconciliations,
- Check runs,
and
- Fixed assets
activity.
- Compute Kenyan
taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements,
etc. for the Kenya branch
- Produce
error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze
financial information and summarize Busara’s financial status
- Spot errors and
suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Review and
recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Participate in
financial standards setting and in forecast process
- Provide input
into the Finance and Accounting department’s goal setting process
- Direct
internal and external audits to ensure compliance
- Improve
systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
- Assign
projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy of all Busara
accounts
- Develop
periodic reports for management
- Audit
financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
- Keep
information confidential and secure with random database backups
- Keep up with
financial policies, regulation and legislation in Kenya
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in
Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience
managing accounting or finance staff in Kenya or the East Africa region
- Relevant
accounting certification (CPA(K)
- Strong
interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal
communication
- Self
motivated, with a desire for continual learning
- Thorough
knowledge of accounting procedures
- Experience
with general ledger functions and the month end and year end close process
- Hands on
experience with accounting software packages, preferably NetSuite
- Accuracy and
attention to detail
- Aptitude for
numbers and quantitative skills
- Positive
working attitude, with a focus on results
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and
pivot tables)
Benefits
- Competitive
salary and health insurance
- Dynamic work
environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
Freelance Graphic Designer
Nairobi County, Kenya
Communications
INTRODUCTION:The Busara
Center for Behavioral Economics is a research and advisory firm that uses the
latest state-of-the-art advances in experimentation, data science and
behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation.
Busara is a US 501(c)3
organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and active project presence
across Africa. Busara works with academics, policy makers, and private
companies across all sectors.
As Busara grows, we seek to develop a prequalified list of freelance graphic designers (or graphic design firms) to support our needs for web, print, and presentation collateral for internal and client-facing use.
As Busara grows, we seek to develop a prequalified list of freelance graphic designers (or graphic design firms) to support our needs for web, print, and presentation collateral for internal and client-facing use.
Graphic designers chosen will
be added to our prequalified vendor list and be contracted for freelance work
on a project-by-project basis.
The graphic designers are
expected to work across multi-disciplines as well as with multiple teams to
develop a consistent brand experience for Busara, as well as create new design
and communications for future initiatives at Busara.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Below are some examples of the kind of projects that a graphic designer may develop for Busara:
Solidify and enhance the Busara Brand
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
Below are some examples of the kind of projects that a graphic designer may develop for Busara:
Solidify and enhance the Busara Brand
- Work with
Busara’s communication team and management to create a cohesive and
compelling Busara brand
- Develop a
brand book and style guide for collateral at Busara
- Re-design
website, business cards, and client collateral
- Create
templates for documents, presentations and reports
- Use
data-driven rigorous evidence in design process
- Work closely
with our Programming team to ensure brand consistency for our internal
systems.
Lead design on new Busara
initiatives
- Lead the
design of new initiatives and events at Busara. Examples include
Busara-hosted conferences & workshops and policy/research series
- Create
branding, collateral, and handouts/giveaways (as necessary)
- Prepare
typesetting and develop infographics and layout for publication
Support project work for
external clients
- Work closely
with project teams and behavioral experts on an ad-hoc basis to develop
graphics, presentations, and user interfaces
- Create and
iterate web / application mockups integrating behavioral insights from
Busara’s team
- Contribute to
design-thinking and user-centered design during scoping / qualitative
phases of project work
- Develop
integrated user-interfaces and user-experiences with Busara’s team
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to
quickly understand Busara’s business and organizational culture and how to
use communications, testing and design to support that culture.
- Proven ability
to work well with diverse teams, under tight deadlines
- Collaborative
approach to design, receptive to input in the creative process
- Clear,
proactive communication, and ability to set expectations for timeline and
scope of work
- Experience
with Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office suite
- Experience
designing for print, web, and presentation
- Experience
with user-centered design principles
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send their CV (optional), portfolio of work, two references, and indicative rates (hourly or for past projects) on the application page HERE.
Interested applicants should send their CV (optional), portfolio of work, two references, and indicative rates (hourly or for past projects) on the application page HERE.
Global Finance and Accounting
Manager
Nairobi County, Kenya
Finance and Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral
science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide
range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and
governance.
In four years, we have grown
from four people in our Nairobi office to over 100 across the region.
We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit
with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects
in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
The Global Finance and Accounting Manager oversees Busara’s financial and management accounting, including regulatory reporting and global financial projections and analysis.
The Global Finance and Accounting Manager oversees Busara’s financial and management accounting, including regulatory reporting and global financial projections and analysis.
Based in our main office in
Nairobi, the Manager will set and oversee the strategic direction and daily
activities of the Finance and Accounting team, which involves managing the
Finance and Accounting office in Nairobi, as well as overseeing finance and
accounting in our US and Kampala offices.
The Manager will take on a driving role with respect to Busara’s financial policies, keeping up with relevant regulatory changes in all markets where Busara has a presence.
The Manager will take on a driving role with respect to Busara’s financial policies, keeping up with relevant regulatory changes in all markets where Busara has a presence.
We are looking for a
high-capacity, action-oriented individual who has finance experience,
understands US accounting practices and nonprofit reporting requirements (990s,
etc.), is hands-on, invests in team development, and is keen to capitalize on
his/her experience to help Busara continue to build and grow high-performing
organization.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the
Finance and Accounting team to oversee day to day accounting, invoicing,
cash management, internal financial reporting, and any necessary donor
reporting across the all areas where Busara works
- Prepare
regular financial reports and projections for Busara senior management
- Contribute to
building and monitoring the annual organizational and Operations budget
- Ensure strict
controls and the smooth flow of funds for Busara’s many projects in the
field in Kenya, Uganda, and in other African countries where Busara works
- Coordinate the
work of the Finance and Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate
reporting to management, project teams, and the Board of Directors
- Continually
review financial and accounting practices and procedures for better
efficiency and risk reduction
- Identify and
proactively raise potential issues or opportunities for improvement in
accounting practices, financial processes, and controls, working with
Busara senior management to address or implement solutions
- Responsible
for ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements and standards
in Kenya and other African markets where Busara works
- Provide
actionable budget guidance and financial planning advice to project teams,
starting from the proposal stage, and including budget monitoring and
project closeout
- Oversee design
and implementation of accessible, actionable training to project staff on
relevant Finance and Accounting policies
- Update and
oversee Busara’s Accounts Receivable process and policies
- When Busara
opens an office in a new country, train Operations staff there on Finance
and Accounting, continually monitoring compliance with our policies and
practices
- Build a system
to ensure consistent application of Busara’s Finance and Accounting
policies throughout all projects, taking into consideration any relevant
donor or client requirements
- Regularly
liaise with Busara senior management to monitor spend against budget,
assess risk areas, and continually grow and refine the organization’s
finance function
- Develop and
document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and
strengthen internal controls
- Proactively
develop Busara’s financial forecast analysis to assist in areas such as
management of currency risk, cost allocation rates, etc.
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- An advanced
degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA
qualification)
- Deep knowledge
of standard accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
- 5+ years of
experience in accounting, auditing, and/or financial services
- Prior
professional experience in East Africa preferable
- Experience
managing a small team
- Advanced
working knowledge of NetSuite accounting software (or extensive experience
with a similar system)
- Financial
modeling experience
- Ability to
effectively communicate and project financial policies to other staff
- Ability to
aggressively anticipate workload and issues, in order to prioritize team
workflow and deliverables
- Positive
working attitude, with a focus on results
- Ability to
maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity of accounting
information
- Strong
experience in financial analysis and building projections, with advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and
pivot tables)
- Strong
interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal
communication
- Self
motivated, with a desire for continual learning
Benefits
- Competitive
salary and health insurance
- Dynamic work
environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
Accounts Receivable Clerk and
Bookkeeper
Nairobi County, Kenya
Finance and Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance.
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance.
In four years, we have grown
from four people in our Nairobi office to over 100 across the region. We are a
US 501(c)3 nonprofit with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda,
and active projects in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
Busara has dozens of clients across the private sector, NGO, and academic realms.
The Accounts Receivable Clerk
and Bookkeeper is the primary driver of Busara’s Accounts Receivable function
in Kenya, the US, and any other locations where Busara receives funds.
The Accounts Receivable Clerk
and Bookkeeper is responsible for keeping up to date records of all pending and
paid disbursements from clients, ensuring that clients are invoiced on time and
reminded of late payments, and ensuring that all payments are received in the
correct account and according to contract, without additional deductions for
foreign exchange or transfer fees.
The Clerk is also responsible for additional bookkeeping duties as directed by the Senior Accountant. The ideal Clerk has accounting experience, is a proactive communicator, and has a high level of attention to detail.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain an up
to date record of all accounts receivable that is continually accessible
to the Senior Accountant and senior management
- Continually
liaise with the US-based part time accountant to stay up to date on funds
received
- Process
incoming payments in compliance with Busara’s financial policies and
procedures
- Perform day to
day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing,
posting and recording accounts receivable data
- Review all
client contracts before they are sent out
- Maintain
excellent records of all client contracts and amendments
- Prepare bills
and invoices in line with Busara’s financial policies and guidelines
- Reconcile the
accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for
and properly posted
- Verify
discrepancies by and resolve clients’ billing issues in a timely manner
- Facilitate
payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients,
or other organisationally approved officers to follow up
- Reporting on
accounts receivable status on a monthly basis (and as needed by senior
management)
- Coordinate
with the Senior Accountant and Global Finance and Accounting Manager on
the cash projection process
- Produce weekly
and monthly Accounts Receivable reports
- As requested
by the Senior Accountant, perform additional Bookkeeping or filing duties
to support the Finance and Accounting team
- Coordinate and
respond to accounts receivable inquiries, clarifications, or requests from
project teams
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in
Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA (K), ACCA
or equivalent professional qualification
- Accounts
Receivable experience preferred
- Ability to
maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity of accounting
information
- Prior
experience with client contracts preferred
- Experience
making journal entries in accounting software
- Excellent
written communication
- High level of
attention to detail
- Thorough knowledge
of relevant accounting procedures
- Accuracy and
attention to detail
- Aptitude for
numbers and quantitative skills
- Positive
working attitude, with a focus on results
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and
pivot tables)
BENEFITS
- Competitive
salary and health insurance
- Dynamic work
environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
Communications and Design
Director
Nairobi County, Kenya
Nairobi County, Kenya
Communications
POSITION SUMMARY: The Communications and
Design Directors support Busara’s growing global team from its headquarters in
Kenya.
This is a strategic level
position that cuts across Busara with a focus on building a world-class
communications department and disseminating policy, research, and intervention
design both to the external community, as well as within the Busara team.
At Busara, communications serves multiple traditional and non-traditional functions. Thus, Communications and Design Directors must have expertise across multiple domains of communications; from PR, marketing, and outreach, to internal communications, knowledge management, and behavioral design.
Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines. From highly academic lab experiments for world-class universities, to strategic consulting for pan-African telecoms, the communications work at Busara must be as flexible and far reaching as our work.
As an organization that prizes rigor in all the work that we do, the communications strategy should embody the same discipline and use of data that we use in our client-centered work. That means using the latest research from behavioral science and optimizing our communication strategy through rigorous testing should occur wherever possible.
Furthermore, Busara uses good design as good communication. One of the key functions of our Communications and Design Directors is the ability to advise, inform and design behavioral interventions to support our project work.
The Communications and Design Directors will be integral to building the communications division at Busara, thus a self-starter with experience in management positions or previous experience building teams will be essential for this role.
Our Communications and Design Directors report to the VP of Communications. Note, the role of VP of Communications is currently being filled by the Chief Strategy Officer.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
At Busara, communications serves multiple traditional and non-traditional functions. Thus, Communications and Design Directors must have expertise across multiple domains of communications; from PR, marketing, and outreach, to internal communications, knowledge management, and behavioral design.
Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines. From highly academic lab experiments for world-class universities, to strategic consulting for pan-African telecoms, the communications work at Busara must be as flexible and far reaching as our work.
As an organization that prizes rigor in all the work that we do, the communications strategy should embody the same discipline and use of data that we use in our client-centered work. That means using the latest research from behavioral science and optimizing our communication strategy through rigorous testing should occur wherever possible.
Furthermore, Busara uses good design as good communication. One of the key functions of our Communications and Design Directors is the ability to advise, inform and design behavioral interventions to support our project work.
The Communications and Design Directors will be integral to building the communications division at Busara, thus a self-starter with experience in management positions or previous experience building teams will be essential for this role.
Our Communications and Design Directors report to the VP of Communications. Note, the role of VP of Communications is currently being filled by the Chief Strategy Officer.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the
overall development and execution of a communications strategy, with the
support of the VP of Communications.
- Harmonize
communications initiatives to support the other organizational divisions.
- Develop and coordinate
a consistent Busara brand, both externally and internally.
- Contribute to
the overall strategic goals and planning at Busara, with a particular
emphasis on Communications and Design.
- Use
Communications and Design to drive growth at Busara.
Furthermore Communications
and Design Directors should have expertise across at least two of the following
sub-divisions within communications.
For each of these
sub-divisions, the core responsibilities are as follows:
Policy and Outreach
Policy and Outreach
- Build and
implement a policy and outreach strategy, whose goal is to disseminate
Busara’s research and advisory work and establish Busara as an
intellectual leader in behavioral science.
- Develop a core
strategy for outreach and engagement, including publishing a white paper
series, ensuring our attendance/participation at conferences and events,
and using social media and website as a tool for outreach.
- Oversee public
relations functions and coordinate PR initiatives both at the local level
as well as the international level.
Internal Communications and
Knowledge Management
- Lead the
development of a knowledge management system to ensure transparent and
efficient communication across project teams.
- Lead trainings
on the organization’s brand and vision
- Organize and
create best practices guides around common learnings across project for
both internal sharing and external dissemination.
- Lead the
design of our communications collateral, including pitch decks, 1-pagers,
internal memos, interactive dashboards, and business cards. Enforce common
design standards across all organizational outputs.
Behavioral Design
- Lead design
capability at Busara, using best practices design including UI/UX, and
user-centered design.
- Support
project teams in developing creative and sustainable behaviorally-focused
interventions for clients.
- Lead internal
testing at Busara, running embedded interventions for internal initiatives
across divisions (i.e. Operations and People)
- Create budgets
for communications and outreach activities.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
- Deep understanding
of Busara’s business and organizational culture and how to use
communications and design to support that culture.
- Ability to
work with and inspire people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and
experiences.
- Experience
leading teams, with a particular focus on communications, social media,
policy outreach and design.
- History of
contributing strategically to organizations at the highest level, with an
emphasis on communications and design.
- Use of data
and state-of-the-art research in developing communications and design
initiatives.
- Live and work
from our Nairobi, Kenya office.
- 3+ years
experience in communications, policy outreach, PR, marketing, design or a
related field.
- A Degree in
Public Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication,
International Relations. Preferably Master’s degree in Communications,
Marketing, Public Relations or relevant field.
BENEFITS:
- A quickly
growing, dynamic work environment
- Full health
benefits
- Competitive
renumeration package with travel benefits
- Professional
development budget
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
Human Resources Assistant
Nairobi County, Kenya
Human Resources
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral
science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide
range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and
governance.
In four years, we have grown
from four people in our Nairobi office to over 100 across the region.
We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit
with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects
in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
The Human Resource Assistant will report to the HR Manager and will work alongside other members of the Human Resource department.
The Human Resource Assistant will report to the HR Manager and will work alongside other members of the Human Resource department.
The HR Assistant will support
Busara’s operations by providing efficient and effective HR services.
You will be responsible for
assisting in management of the full HR cycle that includes recruitment, staff
on-boarding, employee relations, staff benefits & payroll, performance
appraisal,staff database management, staff training and development.
The position will work to
ensure that HR systems are implemented in compliance with Kenyan Employment Act
and according to Busara’s HR policies and procedures.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate
staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely
organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff
- Provide
administrative support during the recruitment process including,
preparation of job adverts, circulation
- Participate in
the on-boarding/orientation process
- Assist in
processing of payroll for all staff.
- Ensure
appropriate leave authorization and administration as per policy
- Leave/Sick
Day/Holiday Monitoring
- Update the
senior management on all staff contract status and advice as needed
- Ensure that
all staff have current/valid contracts on file
- Responsible
for personal staff files and data
- Ensure workmen
compensation records are kept up to date and that the Insurance Broker is
informed of any changes
- Provide
information and assistance to staff, supervisors and advise on human
resource and work related issues
- Assisting with
the development, communication, and on-going maintenance of employee
policies
- Support the HR
manager and operations department
- Any other duty
that maybe assigned by your supervisor
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in
Human Resource Management or Business Administration or relevant field and
a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an advantage
- Good
interpersonal and people management skills, computer literacy
- Be a
registered member of IHRM
- Attention to
detail
- One year
experience in the same field
- Ability to
work with minimal supervision.
- A good team
player
- Excellent
communication and listening skills including highly effective
multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and prioritize workload.
Benefits
- Competitive
salary and health insurance
- Dynamic work
environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
Admin and Compliance Officer
Nairobi County, Kenya
Nairobi County, Kenya
Finance and Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance.
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance.
In four years, we have grown
from four people in our Nairobi office to over 100 across the region.
We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit
with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects
in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
The Admin and Compliance Officer ensures that every piece of documentation submitted in support of any financial transaction at Busara is fully compliant with Busara’s internal policies, the policies of specific partners, and any relevant regulations before the transaction is approved. No contract or receipt is processed without intense scrutiny by the Officer.
The Officer also conducts
random internal audits and meticulously maintains paper and electronic records
of all Busara’s key documents.
The Officer is the primary person responsible for ensuring that all documentation that substantiates any transaction is complete and in order, ensuring that no illegitimate documents pass through his/her desk without being sent back for rectification.
The ideal Officer has an
extremely keen eye for detail and is comfortable pointing out errors or gaps in
reporting to anyone within the organization, including senior management.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain
strict compliance to organizational policies, procedures, and internal
controls, with an emphasis on finance and accounting
- Prior to
budgetary approval or payment, review every receipt or contract submitted
by any member of staff for compliance with Busara’s policies
- Reject any
non-compliant requests and clearly communicate to staff in order to allow
them to rectify the problem and provide additional documentation if
possible
- Maintain
extremely organized files of all the organization’s key documents,
including supplier contracts, legal registrations, insurance policies, and
business licences for all Busara offices, making them accessible to senior
management at all times
- Prepare,
update, monitor and report on a regional organizational tracker for
regular reporting requirements and renewals.
- Whenever
projects have additional funder requirements, ensure all project funds are
compliant with both Busara’s and the funder’s policies
- Develop,
document, and communicate standards and procedures to ensure the
effectiveness and efficiency of the Compliance function at Busara
- As requested,
prepare due diligence or organizational questionnaires for specific
funders or partners who require additional information about Busara
- In partnership
with senior management, conduct periodic internal audits of project or
organizational funds, ensuring that they are not diverted from their
approved purpose
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly, and yearly compliance reports for senior management
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in
Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field
- Prior
experience in a nonprofit or NGO setting preferred
- Meticulous
attention to detail
- Desire to
meticulously maintain electronic and paper files
- Good written
and verbal communication
- Ability to
effectively manage workflow
- Financial
modeling experience
- Ability to
effectively communicate and project financial policies to other staff
- Ability to
aggressively anticipate workload and issues, in order to prioritize team
workflow and deliverables
- Positive
working attitude, with a focus on results
- Self
motivated, with a desire for continual learning
BENEFITS
- Competitive
salary and health insurance
- Dynamic work
environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
CLICK HERE to apply online
Senior Accountant
Nairobi County, Kenya
Nairobi County, Kenya
Finance and Accounting
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance.
POSITION SUMMARY: Busara is a behavioral science research and advisory organization that conducts projects across a wide range of sectors and disciplines, including financial inclusion, health, and governance.
In four years, we have grown from four people in our Nairobi
office to over 100 across the region.
We are a US 501(c)3 nonprofit
with our main operations in Kenya, a new office in Uganda, and active projects
in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Ghana.
The Senior Accountant (SA) oversees general accounting operations in our Nairobi office by controlling and verifying Busara’s financial transactions.
The Senior Accountant (SA) oversees general accounting operations in our Nairobi office by controlling and verifying Busara’s financial transactions.
The SA supervises the
Accounts Payable Officer and other accounting staff to track and evaluate day
to day activities.
Additionally, the SA is
responsible for continually assessing Busara’s financial status by developing
and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting
financial information.
The SA will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, and preparing end month close.
The SA will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger, and preparing end month close.
The ideal SA will be
proactive and communicative, have excellent analytical skills, possess thorough
knowledge of accounting principles, and will be 100% keen on ensuring the
accuracy of all financial transactions.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise the
Accounts Payable Clerk and any additional Nairobi accounting staff,
including Bookkeepers
- Manage and
oversee all accounting operations in Nairobi based on accounting
principles, including:
- End month,
quarter, and financial year close,
- Accounts
payable and receivable,
- Cash receipts,
- General
ledger,
- Payroll and
utilities,
- Treasury and
budgeting,
- Cash
forecasting,
- Revenue and
expenditure variance analysis,
- Capital assets
reconciliations,
- Check runs,
and
- Fixed assets
activity.
- Compute Kenyan
taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements,
etc. for the Kenya branch
- Produce
error-free accounting reports and present their results
- Analyze
financial information and summarize Busara’s financial status
- Spot errors
and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
- Review and
recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
- Participate in
financial standards setting and in forecast process
- Provide input
into the Finance and Accounting department’s goal setting process
- Direct internal
and external audits to ensure compliance
- Improve
systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
- Assign
projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy of all Busara
accounts
- Develop
periodic reports for management
- Audit
financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
- Keep
information confidential and secure with random database backups
- Keep up with
financial policies, regulation and legislation in Kenya
CORE REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in
Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience
managing accounting or finance staff in Kenya or the East Africa region
- Relevant
accounting certification (CPA(K))
- Strong
interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal
communication
- Self
motivated, with a desire for continual learning
- Thorough
knowledge of accounting procedures
- Experience
with general ledger functions and the month end and year end close process
- Hands on
experience with accounting software packages, preferably NetSuite
- Accuracy and
attention to detail
- Aptitude for
numbers and quantitative skills
- Positive
working attitude, with a focus on results
- Advanced
proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and
pivot tables)
Benefits
- Competitive
salary and health insurance
- Dynamic work
environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
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Team Assistant
Nairobi County, Kenya
Admin
Introduction: The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Team Assistant.
Introduction: The Busara Center for Behavioral Economics is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Team Assistant.
This person will serve as the
primary support and liaison for the senior teams, as well as ensuring the
smooth execution of any operational, logistical or administrative needs for the
Directors.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Support
Administrative Support
- Maintain
up-to-date project files (both paper and electronic) and retrieve data
from various sources;
- Co-ordinate
with other international offices, and liaise frequently with team members
both in Uganda, US and in the Nairobi office;
- Track and
report on appropriate aspects of the Team’s operational activities;
- Co-ordinate
time management and schedules, taking current and future priorities into
account, anticipate and monitor changes, and communicate the information;
- Track assigned
tasks/project steps/ timetables using modern office management
technologies, coordinate with relevant staff, provide assistance and/or
information on project-related matters;
- Solve
non-routine problems creatively and resourcefully;
- Maintaining
and replenishing office inventory & supplies;
- Serve as a
backup to other staff and Assistants on project and administrative tasks;
Communication Support
- Draft
correspondence (standard letters, memos, faxes, etc.) conforming to the Organization’s
regional standards, using proper grammar, punctuation and style and
proofread materials;
- Draft minutes
of meetings and provide assistance in editing large documents;
- Coordination
of information flow in the office and dissemination of communication to
the teams;
- Review and
screen incoming correspondence for the Directors’ and prioritize documents
according to action required.
Logistical Support
- Assists in
preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences,
workshops, etc.;
- Make
arrangements for official travel of the Directors and other team members;
prepare travel requests, hotel reservations, visas, tickets, DSA, taxis
etc.
- Offer travel
related support for external visitors to the Kenya Office and around the
International offices.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- A University
degree in Business Administration or equivalent
- An unhealthy
obsession for organization and structures
- Excruciating
attention to detail and eye for proofreading
- Very strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationship with staff,
board members, external partners, and clients
- Proven ability
to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to
various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer /
client services and response
- Ability to
manage and cope with stressful situations
- Prompt,
present, and around the clock availability during high stress periods.
- Ability to
read and respond to office moods and temperaments.
- Ability to
direct and manage a team of your peers as well as effectively manage up.
- Innate ability
to solve problems and provide practical solutions
- Advanced MS
Office Experience
- Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive
salary and benefits
- Energetic,
fast-paced work environment
- Opportunities
for rapid growth
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