ACTED is a
non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable
population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future.
ACTED was
created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in
Paris, France.
Capital Finance Officer
Department: Finance
Contract Duration: Open Ended
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with
frequent travels to the field.
Starting Date: 06/01/2014
Under the
authority of the Head of Finance, her/his specific duties will include:
Overall
responsible for accountancy and financial follow-up of ACTED projects
implemented in Kenya and Somalia
Key Responsibilities
- budget control, cost control and ensuring internal controls / procedures are followed.
- Preparation and check of ACTED Monthly Financial Control Tools
- Responsible for Advance/Loan follow up at Country Level
- Uploading and management of SAGA (Accountancy software)
- Bank Relationship at Country Level
- Supervising and training capital Cashier, technical support to area finance officers.
- Checking accountability of procurement documentation, signing Cash Checking Documents, bank statements, bank reconciliation.
- Signing of documentation to confirm procurement, validate purchases and release payments, before payment is processed by the cashier.
- Responsible for cash planning, payment follow up and consolidation of debt follow up
- Responsible for checking capital and field office documentation on monthly basis.
- Responsible for finance filing and FLAT(Finance,Logistics,Administration,Trasparecy) folder filing(finance section)
- Perform other relevant duties.
Requested Profile
- A Bachelors Degree holder in Business Administration (Finance option) or Professional CPA holder.
- Demonstrated experience of overall responsibility and accountability for the financial management of an organization preferably an INGO.
- Well conversant with computer applications-MS Office is mandatory
- Knowledge of accounting principles and hands on experience of using computerized financial accounting systems Good presentation and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills
- Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision
- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
- High numeracy and sound technical skills
- The ability to balance the demands of work with other commitments;
- The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships;
- The potential to lead and motivate others;
Application Procedure
Qualified
persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications with
the subject line; APPLICATION FOR A CAPITAL FINANCE OFFICER POSITION
accompanied by an updated curriculum vitae detailing three professional referees, contacts and expected salary to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 19 December 2013.
Please do
not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required
they will be requested at a later stage.
Please note
that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
ACTED is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.