Finance Manager Job in Kenya

Impact Research and Development Organization
 
Vacancy: Finance Manager
 
Impact Research and Development Organization is a registered Kenyan Non-Governmental Organization (IRDO) with a main office in Kisumu and regional offices in 10 counties and 42 sub-counties. 
 
We are looking for qualified and experienced personnel to fill in the position of Finance Manager.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Act as the lead person for all financial matters under IRDO.
  • Oversee staff in the Finance Department and provide regular capacity building to all existing and newly recruited staff to enable them perform efficiently.
  • Supervise the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
  • Ensure internal and external audits are performed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure compliance with IRDO, donors, and the government financial policies and procedures.
  • Formulate, plan and prepare financial, statutory and management accounts, budgets and forecasts and ensure compliance by use of appropriate accounting systems, standards and procedures.
  • Participate in the preparation of annual organization budgets and budgets for individual projects.
  • Monitor budget performance of all funding sources and projects, and provide regular briefing to IRDO Management and other entities as required.
  • Oversee all the sub grantee as regards to financial matters.
Minimum Qualifications and Competencies:
  • A minimum of Masters Degree in Finance/Accounts or its equivalent; must be a CPA or ACCA finalist, registration with ICPAK will be an added advantage.
  • Over ten years of proven work experience in a leadership position; at least 5 of these years in USG-funded projects preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in a busy organization; proven teamwork and flexibility in demanding situations.
  • Good negotiation, diplomacy, communication, planning and coaching skills.
  • Demonstrated competency in computer applications; proficiency in relevant computerized accounting system a must.
Submit applications, complete with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, names and telephone numbers of three professional referees, current and expected salary, to reach the undersigned not later than June 30th 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The Human Resources Manager,
Impact Research and Development Organization
P. O. Box 9171 – 40141 

Kisumu.