Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
We are looking for a motivated and committed person to fill the above position.
This is a Regional Office position based in Nairobi with occasional field
visits. VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- The
incumbent will provide financial support to the Projects in the region.
- Review
vouchers and invoices in order to verify that the commitments are properly
incurred; items claimed are in accordance with an agreements, actually
delivered or performed before processing payments.
- Receive
and review expenditure reports from field offices for accuracy and
completeness.
- Ensure
that advances to field offices are liquidated and reconciled on time
- Supervise
the management and handling of petty cash accounts, including field petty
cash management.
- Posting
of transactions (LPOs, invoices, receipts, payments) into the computerized
accounting system (Navision)
- Monthly
reconciliation of ledger accounts, creditor statements and bank accounts
Inventory management in collaboration with logistics department.
- Monitor
multi donor budgets. Facilitate & participate in audit processes.
- Any
other job related duty as may be assigned by the Line Manager.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
required:
- University
Degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA K
- Proficiency
in Office Computer packages (word, excel) and experience in specialized
accounting software.
- Knowledge
of Navision will be an added advantage. 5 years minimum experience in
finance.
- Experience
in a humanitarian or other INGO and understanding of international Donor
regulations especially EC, ECHO and USAID is desirable.
- Previous
field level experience is desirable.
- Good
communication both oral and written.
- A
team player with organizational and planning skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should
submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address
given above.
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 5th September 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany,
Ngong’ Road, Piedmont Plaza,
P. O. Box 25653-00603,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email:Admin_hr@vsfg.org
Indicate on the subject the Job Title.
Applicants will be assessed on a continuous basis.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 5th September 2011, on or before 16.00hrs.
VSF Germany,
Ngong’ Road, Piedmont Plaza,
P. O. Box 25653-00603,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email:Admin_hr@vsfg.org
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