Job Title: Finance Officer (Maternity Relief)
Contract duration:Four (4) months
Location: Nairobi
Key Relationships:Finance Officer - Somalia, Kenya Programme staff, Finance team
(London)
Salary: 120,000/=
Description of Saferworld:
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that
works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches
to security.
We work with civil society, governments and international
organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through
advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions
of others.
Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join our team
in Nairobi.
The person appointed will be responsible for ensuring the
efficient and transparent management of finances in line with recognised
accounting/auditing standards and Saferworld procedures.
Duties:
- Maintain
a proper and orderly filing system.
- Assist
in maintaining computerised accounting records using quick books.
- Manage
payments and receipts, and accountability of Kenyan programme staff.
- Assist
in preparing the necessary documentation required for cheque payments.
- Manage
petty cash payments and perform weekly petty cash reconciliations.
- Assist
preparing documents for monthly statutory payments and ensure that they
are prepared and submitted timely.
- Assist
in preparation of donor financial reports.
- Assist
during audits (internal or external)
Person Specification
Desirable requirements:
- A
basic degree (Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration)
or compensating relevant work experience.
- Qualified
CPA part II
- 2
years’ experience in financial management/administration ideally within an
non-governmental organisation (NGO)
- Experience
of computerised accounting software (QuickBooks or Sage)
- Experience
of donor reporting ideally within the NGO sector
- Experience
of analysing financial information
- Detail
oriented with good multi-tasking abilities and communication skills
Terms and Conditions
Contract Duration: 1st April 2013 – 31st July 2013
Monthly salary: Kshs 120,000/= per month
Probation: There will be a probationary period of two weeks
Leave entitlement: 9 days in addition to relevant public holidays
Hours: Standard working week is 37.5. However the demands of the
job are likely to be such that a willingness to work longer hours, as required,
will be necessary
Application Process:
This position is open to Kenyans only.
To apply please send a full CV and cover letter detailing how
you meet the selection criteria to recruitment@saferworld.org.uk.
Please use subject heading Ref FOM.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline for applications: 27th March 2013
