Islamic Relief is an
international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic and social
development by working with local communities through relief and development
activities.
Finance Officer -
Accounting
Duty Station: Wajir
Under the
administrative supervision of the Area manager and technical supervision of the
Finance Manager, the Finance officer’s overall responsibility will be to
maintain donors’ budget files along with proposal, accounts, including books,
registers, vouchers and other documents relating to all receipts and
disbursement with proper supporting documents, as well as, office management
duties.
Detailed Duties &
Responsibility:
Key
Roles/Responsibilities
- Ensure
that the payment function is smooth running and suppliers are paid on
time.
- The
vouchers that the Finance Assistants prepares for payment are as per IR
Standards.
- Ensure
that bank reconciliation are up-to date and signed off and also check any
long outstanding cheques and take action to resolve and manage it.
- Ensure
that bank opening are properly documented, and signatories are updated and
with proper approval from Nairobi/HQ.
- Ensure
the staffs advances are adjust on time and in case of not adjustment in
reasonable 15 days.
- Ensure
that IRK is following all the legality on payments for staff and
suppliers.
- Ensure
that IR K Wajir sends their fund request to Nairobi accordingly to avoid
field offices running out of cash.
- Ensure
that money receivable and payable are managed on time.
- Spend
the donor funds according to the funds requests submitted to Nairobi.
- Recording
Incomes from Nairobi are updated in the system accordingly.
- Ensure
that all necessary documents are appropriately filled with clear marking
between cash and bank transactions.
- Responsible
for reviewing data entry into the finance software.
- Ensure
that all vouchers are well approved before payments/posting
- Ensure
the field finance assistant is properly trained and they are building
there capacity during on job training.
Required Qualifications
- University
Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, Business Administration,
Commerce, or any other relevant fields
- CPA
Part II
- Three
years or more experience in audits, financial management and reporting,
budgeting and accounting
- Experience
in working for a humanitarian organization,
- Experience
in the preparation of multi-donor Financial Reports
Character Qualities
- Ability
to work in a team with minimum supervision
- Flexible
and adaptable to changing working conditions
- High
degree of integrity and discretion in personal conduct
- Self-motivated,
with good judgment and initiative
- Able to
prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity
to diversity
- Good
level of attention to detail
How to Apply:
Send in your updated
CV with cover letter and 3 professional references to
info@islamic-relief.or.ke.
To reach us not later
than Friday 21st September, 2012, clearly mentioning the position you are
applying for.
CVs will be screened
on an ongoing basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.