Position Title: Finance and Administration
Manager
Operation Base:Nairobi, Kenya
FIPS-Africa is a non-profit private company registered in Kenya.
Its main objective is to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in the
region by improving their access to appropriate farm inputs and information on
their utilisation.
Duties and Responsibilities
This key position is responsible for the management of the
financial, procurement and administrative functions of FIPS-Africa.
The incumbent will lead the budgeting process of FIPS-Africa’s
operations, provide leadership to the finance and administration team and lead
the development and implementation of policies and procedures including
appropriate internal controls.
The position holder will ensure that the functional, efficient
and quality systems for Financial Management and Administration (Procurement,
Human Resources and General Office Administration), are adhered to by the team,
and that they are regularly reviewed for continuous system improvement that
meet the highest standards in accordance with organizational strategy. The
individual will work closely with donors and partner organizations on financial
management issues.
One of the main tasks is to lead the development, review, and
approval of financial, procurement, human resources and general administration
policies and procedures manuals.
The manuals should ensure compliance with organizational
policies and that they are in line with best international practices and in
conformity with local laws to provide for quality and cost-effective
implementation of the work of FIPS-Africa.
Required Competencies and Qualifications:
- Applicants
must be holders of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business
Administration/Management (or equivalent) AND a qualified Accountant (CPA
or ACCA). A Master in Business Administration (MBA) will be an added
advantage.
- At
least 7-years professional experience in Financial Management and
Administration, the last 3 years working at Senior Management level in a
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO).
- Experience
in budgeting, budget monitoring and financial reporting to various
stakeholders.
- Experience
in management of human resources, procurement and general administrative
functions
- Experience
in writing policies and procedures as well as process evaluation.
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent
command of written and spoken English and ability to work in a
multi-cultural setting
- Working
knowledge of accounting packages especially QuickBooks
- Proficiency
in Internet and Microsoft applications
Additional requirements include integrity, accountability and
professionalism. Self-management, networking, team work, capacity builder,
mentor and role model for staff.
Other requirements include the ability to work under demanding
deadlines and handle several tasks simultaneously.
Terms of Employment / Appointment:
The successful candidate will serve a three-month probation
period. The appointment will initially be for 2 years, with possible renewal
subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Remuneration: A negotiable remuneration,
depending on qualifications and experience will be negotiated with the
successful candidate.
Application procedures:
Interested and qualified persons should send their application
letters, curriculum vitae, key academic documents by email to:
farminputpromotionsafrica@gmail.com
Closing date for receiving applications is July 16, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Those who will not have heard from us within two months of
publication of the advertisement should consider their applications
unsuccessful.