Heifer International is a
humanitarian development organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty
and caring for the Earth by empowering small holder farm families around the
globe to become self-reliant and attain sustainable livelihood through viable
agricultural enterprises.
Heifer International Kenya seeks to fill the position below to support its country programs:
Heifer International Kenya seeks to fill the position below to support its country programs:
Finance and Administrative Assistant
Based in the Kisumu Project Office the
Finance and Administrative Assistant is primarily responsible for the day to
day operations and providing support to the project team to maintain systems of
accountability, establishing and maintaining communications with the program
offices as well as partners and performing basic administrative tasks.
The Finance and Administrative assistant will:
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Manage a functional office filing and
documentation system to ensure that the project and partner records are
appropriately filed and secured.
·
Assist with the financial and
accounting aspects of the project office and partners and in the processing of
routine financial transactions in accordance with Heifer’s policies and
procedures.
·
Act as initial point of contact for
the office by responding to both internal and external inquiries/requests.
Minimum Requirements:
·
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Diploma with three (3) years of hands-on related experience.
·
Practical experience in various
aspects of accounting principles and practices with a good understanding of
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS).
·
Knowledge and experience with word
processing, spreadsheets, database, newsletter, and electronic mail software
(Microsoft Office preferred).
To apply for the above position
please visit www.heifer.org/careers
Closing date for all applications is
17th May 2019.