Closing date: June 25, 2021
IESC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equitable, sustainable economic growth in developing countries. IESC believes that a robust private sector is a foundation for resilient nations and strong communities. Since 1964 IESC has helped to grow small and medium enterprises around the world and strengthened the systems and institutions that support them. By deploying a mix of technical assistance and volunteer expert support, IESC works with emerging industries, financial institutions, and governments to stabilize economic environments, increase opportunity, and promote growth.
The
Farmer-to-Farmer (F2F) Program promotes sustainable economic growth, food
security, and agricultural development worldwide. Volunteer technical
assistance from US farmers, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and universities
helps developing countries improve productivity, access new markets, build
local capacity, combat climate change, and conserve environmental and natural
resources. The F2F Program is funded by the US Agency for International
Development through the US Farm Bill to assist developing countries,
middle-income countries, emerging markets, sub-Saharan African countries, and
Caribbean Basin countries to increase farm production and incomes.
IESC
is seeking an experienced F2F Finance and Administration Coordinator for a F2F
Program being implemented in Kenya. The F2F Finance and Administration
Coordinator will oversee all aspects of program administration and financial
management in-country. The F2F Finance and Administration Coordinator will
report to the F2F Country Director-Kenya and will be based in Nairobi with
potential travel throughout the country.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of program administration and
logistics including human resource management, property management,
transport, and other general services;
- Oversee all aspects of financial management,
including financial systems implementation, budgeting, expenditure
tracking, and financial reporting and accounting;
- Provide oversight and reporting including all
statutory and other regulatory reports to Social Security, Revenue
Authority, and other applicable bodies;
- Prepare monthly payroll and prepares each employee’s
along with a separate salary slip;
- Document financial transactions by entering
transactions into QuickBooks Online daily;
- Prepare monthly reports of field expenses on time,
with full documentation, and according to IESC guidelines, and assist in
the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports;
- Prepare monthly advance requests based on historical
spending and upcoming needs for the project and office and submit these to
the IESC home office;
- Maintain regular communications with IESC home
office staff (program and administration, finance, and operations) to
provide timely and complete financial support.
- Maintain accurate and organized records for external
audit;
- Comply with Kenyan financial legal requirements by
studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to
requirements, and advising management on needed actions;
- Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and
implementing applicable human resource Kenyan requirements;
- Oversee IESC’s in-country registration including
ensuring status is up to date and all other corresponding requirements,
including board engagements, audits and submissions, and other items as required
by the Kenyan NGO Board are conducted on time;
- Maintain management guidelines by preparing,
updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures;
- Resolve administrative problems and inquiries;
- Maintain office supply inventories and coordinate
maintenance of office equipment;
- Coordinate staff travel plans and makes arrangement
accordingly; and
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related
results as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in management or accounting or
other relevant discipline required;
- Two to five years of relevant experience in project
financial management and administration of similar financial volume;
- Certified Chartered Accountant’s qualification will
be an advantage;
- Experience in USAID project financial management and
administration desired;
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations desired;
- Demonstrated ability to work with local and
international staff;
- Ability to legally work in Kenya required;
- Fluency in English required;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- Experience with QuickBooks preferred;
- Previous experience with volunteers preferred.
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The closing date for
this application is June 25. However, early applications are highly encouraged
as candidates will be screened and interviewed on a rolling basis.