Finance Assistant
UHAI- the East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative is an
indigenous activist fund which provides flexible, accessible resources to
support civil society activism around issues of sexuality, health and human
rights in the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi)
with a specific focus on the rights of sexual and gender minorities.
UHAI EASHRI is looking for a dynamic, result-oriented individual to take up the position of Finance Assistant.
Under the overall supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, the incumbent will, in summary, be expected to:
- Prepare
payments ensuring proper audit trail;
- Manage
receipts and petty cash;
- Post
payments, receipts and journals into a computerised accounting system and
prepare monthly bank reconciliations;
- Manage
the fixed assets inventory;
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- A
Bachelors degree in an accounting related field or other accountancy
professional training such as CPA or ACCA. Additional training in
Information Technology (IT) would be an added advantage.
- Demonstrable
experience in finance work of a similar nature will be an advantage.
- Ability
to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and
is able to support and train interns.
- Well
developed written and oral communication skills. This includes effective
negotiation and representation skills.
- Works
with trustworthiness and integrity.
- Demonstrable
knowledge of and commitment to human rights and social justice approaches
to promoting sexual health and rights and demonstrable respect for
diversity.
- Competent
analytical and problem solving skills.
- Capacity
to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to
assume a range of unanticipated assignments.
- Experience
working on Linux based operating systems and Open Office software will be
an advantage.
- Should
have excellent written and spoken English. Proficiency in French and
Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
Terms and Conditions
UHAI EASHRI will offer competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and ability.
UHAI EASHRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any basis including ethnicity, physical ability, age, gender identity and sexual orientation.
The position is only open to East African nationals and residents.
Application Process
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter by email tovacancies@uhai-eashri.org with Finance Assistant Application as the subject line.
Application deadline is July 27, 2012 and interviews will be
held on August 1, 2012 in Nairobi.
This is a re-advertisement and those who had already applied
need not apply again.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.