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.
How to
Apply
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg01/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=IESCORG&cws=39&rid=1655
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.