Position Available: Finance Officer
The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.
OSIEA initiatives advance justice, free speech, public health and independent media in the region.
Based in Nairobi, this position reports to the Finance and Administration
Director.The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens.
OSIEA initiatives advance justice, free speech, public health and independent media in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure
monthly payroll data is updated into the payroll correctly for review by
the next officer.
- Responsible
for the administration of the Petty Cash Float for OSIEA Head office and
to oversee those for Branch Offices as required from time to time.
- Ensure
all the transactions arising thereof are accurately recorded, summarised
and posted to the General Ledger on a timely basis and reconciled monthly.
- Process
staff travel advances in cash when necessary. Reconcile the advance
account on monthly basis and advice FAD where necessary.
- Processing
payments through bank transfers or by cheque and correctly recording
entries in the General Ledger in compliance with OSIEA’s Financial
Policies and Procedures.
- Prepare
monthly expense analysis reports for staff credit cards and ensure they
are reconciled to the statements.
- Reconciling
supplier statements on a monthly basis
- Ensuring
that all payment documents are filed daily in an organised filing system
from which they are easily accessible.
- Contribute
and support the finance and administration processes and ensure
operational manuals are updated regularly when need be, in line with
dynamic OSIEA’s ways of working
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and Administration Director
from time to time.
Qualifications
- CPA
II or equivalent
- A
first degree
- Practical
knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheets and an accounting system.
- Minimum
three years relevant accounting experience, preferably in an international
non-governmental organization or donor organization
- Ability
to work in a financially complex international organization
- Ability
to communicate patiently, clearly, and effectively with a diverse array of
people
- Team
spirit and respectful working and decision-making style
- Strong
organizational skills and close attention to detail
- Integrity,
diplomatic manner and professional discretion essential
At OSIEA, all staff are expected to work at integrating the
organizational values into the performance of their duties and tasks on a daily
basis and by participating in in-house working groups designed to uphold the
values and foster healthy inter-office communication.
For more information: www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
Search closes: April 30, 2012
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
No phone calls, please.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.soros.org/initiatives/osiea
Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package
Search closes: April 30, 2012
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org
No phone calls, please.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
