Position Title: Finance
Officer
Location: Nairobi
Contract Term: Full-time, 1-year contract with possibility for extension
Ref: FO/04/2020
Background: Windle International Kenya (WIK) is a humanitarian education
organization providing education to refugees and needy Kenyans. WIK was founded
in 1977 with the belief that a good education was essential if Africa was to
meet the challenges it faced. We are working with communities in Dadaab, Fafi,
Wajir South, Turkana West, Dadaab Refugee Camp, Kakuma Refugee Camp and
Kalobeyei Settlement on education projects.
Windle International Kenya is seeking
for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Finance Officer.
Key Areas of Responsibility
The Finance Officer (FO) is
responsible for the provision of the support services and the full spectrum of
financial management and accounting.
The FO will provide multi-faceted
services in finance, administration, procurement, and logistics requirements.
The key responsibilities include:
·
Ensuring financial systems and
procedures are in place and followed in accordance with internal policies
·
Consolidation of accounts and
preparation of financial reports
·
Timely update of financial records
and the general ledger and budget tracking
·
Preparing payment vouchers and assist
in preparation of financial reports
·
Ensuring clear internal audit trails,
external audit support,
·
Actively involved in budgeting and
development of accounting systems and procedures
·
Safe custody of all financial data
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor of Commerce
(Accounting/Finance option) or Bachelor of Business Administration from a
recognized university
·
A holder of CPA (K) or ACCA
·
Three years’ financial experience
·
Must be a member of a professional
body (ICPAK/ACCA) and of good standing
·
Knowledge of QuickBooks is a must
·
Advanced knowledge of MS Word and MS
Excel software
·
Good interpersonal skills
·
High levels of integrity, patience,
cross cultural sensitivity and adaptability
·
Strong analytical skills with ability
to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines
If you wish to apply for this
position, please submit your application through our recruitment portal http://uat.erecruitmentwik.org/
Deadline for applications is Friday
13th December 2019.
Please note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Windle International – Kenya
selection processes reflect our commitment to equal opportunity regardless of
one’s gender, disability, religion or ethnic affiliation.
We work in schools and are committed
to safeguard children from abuse.
Female candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply.