THE AECF
REF. No.AECF/IAM/2017/056
Job Title: Internal
Audit Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Functionally –
Finance, Risk and Audit Committee; Administratively – Chief Executive Officer
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
is a US$ 304 million private sector challenge fund that provides catalytic
funding to enterprises in 24 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The fund supports innovative commercial
businesses in the agribusiness, renewable energy and adaptation to climate
change technology sectors with the aim of reducing rural poverty, promoting
resilient rural communities and creating jobs through private sector
development.
We invest in businesses that are seen as
“risky” and that struggle to meet traditional risk-return standards for
commercial investors and which offer significant impact on poverty alleviation
by creating jobs and sustainable incomes.
Position Overview: The purpose of this
position is to provide independent and objective assurance and advisory
services to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee on the
effectiveness of the AECF’s policies, procedures, internal controls and
governance processes to ensure the achievement of the AECF’s mandate.
This position will be required to adhere to
the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and Code of
Ethics, published by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the worldwide
professional body.
This will be done through independent,
systematic and objective audit reviews and programmatic evaluations of
operating organisational processes and procedures.
Key Responsibility Areas;
Work requirements and responsibilities will
be guided by the Internal Audit Department’s Policies and Standard Operating
Procedures (SOP) which is reviewed periodically but will fall broadly in the
following Key Responsibility Areas;
·
Develop
and implement the Annual Audit Plan as approved by the Finance, Risk &
Audit Committee of the Board;
·
Develop
an annual risk based program specific to resourcing protection controls, cash
flow risk protection controls and asset risk protection controls;
·
Prepare
and present quarterly audit and investigation reports to the CEO and the
Finance, Risk & Audit Committee of the Board;
·
Provide
adequate supervision and coordination of audit activities within the
organization;
·
Coordinate
the internal and external audit efforts to ensure adequate and cost- effective
audit coverage;
·
Managing
the overall relationship between the unit and the AECF management and the
Finance, Risk & Audit Committee of the Board;
·
Ensure
the organization’s compliance with statutory requirements;
·
Provide
capacity building within the AECF’s grantees on audit related matters;
·
Play
a key facilitative role towards the formulation of appropriate policies and
standards;
·
Oversee
and enforce risk management policies and limits to close significant gaps in
risk management;
·
Liaise
with external auditors for Interim and Annual AECF’s audits.
Required qualifications and experience:
·
Master’s
degree in relevant area such as Commerce, Finance or Accounting;
·
Must
be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA (K) or Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom (ACCA); and a member of a
recognized accounting and audit professional body;
·
Minimum
of eight (8) years of experience;
·
Minimum
of three (3) years of managerial experience;
·
Proficient
in Microsoft NAV dynamics software.
Ref.
No.AECF/FO/2017/055
Job
Title: Finance Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports
to: Finance Manager
Start
Date: January 2018
The
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is a US$ 304 million private sector
challenge fund that provides catalytic funding to enterprises in 24 countries
in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The
fund supports innovative commercial businesses in the agribusiness, renewable
energy and adaptation to climate change technology sectors with the aim of
reducing rural poverty, promoting resilient rural communities and creating jobs
through private sector development.
We
invest in businesses that are seen as “risky” and that struggle to meet
traditional risk-return standards for commercial investors and which offer
significant impact on poverty alleviation by creating jobs and sustainable
incomes.
Position
Overview: The Finance Officer, as part of the
AECF finance team will be expected to work flexibly and collegially in offering
support to the Finance Manager and other internal stakeholders in the financial
management system of the AECF.
They
will have the responsibility of providing timely and efficient accounting and
financial support service to the AECF through ensuring accuracy and
completeness in the payment processes, data management and reporting as well as
maintaining high financial management and control standards.
Key
Responsibility Areas;
Work
requirements and responsibilities will be guided by the Finance Department’s
Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which are reviewed
periodically but will fall broadly in the following Key Responsibility Areas;
·
Timely and accurate preparation of
management and financial reports, audit and tax returns and various donor
reports;
·
Assist the finance manager with
financial planning, including preparation of budgets, cash flow forecasts and
implementing appropriate budgetary controls;
·
Reviewing and ensuring that all
payments support documentation are in line with the laid down policies and
procedures before processing of payments are made;
·
Periodically reviewing the balance
sheet accounts and ensuring they are kept current and can be easily identified
and reconciled;
·
Ensuring that the finance system’s
accounting routine actions are adequately handled and any issues of concern
brought to the attention of the Finance Manager for action;
·
Monitoring bank accounts and ensuring
adequate liquidity is maintained each month and avoiding risks of negative cash
balance;
·
Design financial analysis tools that
can generate financial information for decision making based on the Accounting
database;
·
Capacity building for finance and
non-finance staff in understanding AECF’s financial policies, processes and
procedures and the donor and statutory regulations;
·
Support in the preparation,
organization and conduct of AECF institutional and project audits;
·
Management of the AECF accounting
filing system.
Required
qualifications and experience:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Business
Administration with a major in Finance and Accounting;
·
Recognized professional Accounting
qualification such as CPA and ACCA;
·
A Master’s degree in a relevant field
such as finance, economics and strategic management is an added advantage;
·
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience
in general accounting and financial management;
·
Computer proficiency and familiarity
with a range of software applications including MS Excel, MS Word, and accounting
packages;
·
Proficient in Microsoft NAV dynamics
software.
Ref.
No.AECF/FO/2017/057
Job
Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports
to: HR & Administration Manager
Start
Date: January 2018
The
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is a US$ 304 million private sector
challenge fund that provides catalytic funding to enterprises in 24 countries
in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The
fund supports innovative commercial businesses in the agribusiness, renewable
energy and adaptation to climate change technology sectors with the aim of
reducing rural poverty, promoting resilient rural communities and creating jobs
through private sector development.
We
invest in businesses that are seen as “risky” and that struggle to meet
traditional risk-return standards for commercial investors and which offer
significant impact on poverty alleviation by creating jobs and sustainable
incomes.
Position
Overview: The Administrative Assistant assists
the HR & Administration unit to provide operational and administrative
office support including Travel, Logistics & Events Management and
Procurement support to the AECF Office to ensure smooth office operations and
events management leading to effective travel management and office operations.
Key
Responsibility Areas;
Work
requirements and responsibilities will be guided by the Human Resource &
Administration Department’s Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
which are reviewed periodically but will fall broadly in the following Key Responsibility
Areas;
·
Work with the HR & Administration
unit to co-ordinate day to day travel and logistics management and ensure that
all travel and logistics complies with AECF’s travel policy;
·
Facilitate training for staff on the
travel policy and utilization of travel forms;
·
Arrange hotel bookings as per the
AECF Travel policy and guideline;
·
Process travel authorizations,
confirm budgets, get relevant approvals and prepare travel LPOs’ for
verification and signature for assigned departments;
·
Provide procurement support by
sourcing for quotations for purchases within the assigned threshold for all
departments;
·
Ensure that suppliers travel invoices
are received in a timely manner and recorded into the available system and
check invoices from travel agent and certify accuracy for payment;
·
Confirm that claims submitted match
provided itineraries and follow up reimbursements where there are deviations;
·
Coordinate all ticket and
accommodation requests for assigned departments;
·
Manage and maintain travel module
system ensuring all entries are accurately and timely done;
·
Assist expatriate staff’s relocation
by providing logistical support in the process of accommodation, shipping &
customs clearing, vehicle registration & insuring and obtaining driving
license;
·
Follow up and ensure all AECF events
are booked in a timely manner and run smoothly;
Required
qualifications and experience:
·
Bachelor’s degree in any of the
business related disciplines;
·
Computer proficiency and familiarity
with a range of software applications including MS Office;
·
Must have a minimum of two (2) years
of experience in similar role;
·
Strong organizational skills that
reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with
excellent attention to detail;
·
Demonstrate strong people management
and customer service skills.
·
Demonstrated proactive approaches to
problem-solving with strong decision-making capability;
·
Demonstrated ability to achieve high
performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
How
to Apply
If
you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant
criteria for the role, please submit your application quoting the Job Title and
Reference Number on your application letter, and attach a detailed CV, stating
your current position, current and expected remuneration, e-mail and telephone
contacts.
To
be considered, your application must be received by Friday 15th December 2017
addressed to: recruitment@aecfafrica.org
