Regional Finance Manager – Trócaire Jobs

Closing date: 01 Oct 2010
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Finance, audit and procurement:
·         Closely monitor all financial activities in HEARO and keep management advised of all situations which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
·         Ensure that financial policies & procedures are compliant with institutional funding requirements.
·         Establish finance and supporting function policies, systems & procedures and ensure implementation.
·         Assist with preparation and production of regional and country programme and administration budgets.
·         Produce a quarterly administration financial analysis report and relevant tracking reports.
·         Ensure reporting requirements as set out by head office are adhered to

·         Provide management and programme staff with regular and accurate updates on budgets and expenditure
·         Maintain current knowledge of government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.
·         Ensure compliance with organisational standards in the use of the Agresso Business World accounting system, and train and support staff in its implementation and ongoing use.
·         Develop, schedule and coordinate the completion of external audits and initiate actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.
Partner related duties:
·         Work closely with partners to improve / enhance their accountability and internal control procedures through training and accompaniment.
·         Assist programme staff to analyse budgets and financial reports submitted by Trócaire partners
Qualifications and Attributes required;
·         Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
·         Minimum 3 years’ experience of finance in a non-profit or international commercial organisation.
·         Experience of computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheets and database programs.
·         Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of donor funded projects.
·         Flexibility, problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills
How to apply
To apply, please submit an application letter plus an up to date CV of maximum 3 pages to
HR, Trócaire
P.O. Box 6300,00800,
Westlands, Nairobi
or email: hr@trocaire.or.ke

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