Technical Director Finance & Admin
KANCO is regional membership network
of organizations including: Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs), Community
Based Organization (CBOs), Faith Based Organization (FBOs), Private Sector,
Research and Learning Institutions responding to HIV & AIDS and TB in
Kenya. It is also accredited as a Linking Organization with the International
HIV & AIDS Alliance. Its mission is to provide leadership, promote
collaboration and enhance capacity among Civil Society organizations (CSOs) and
other stakeholders to respond to HIV & AIDS and TB at the community level.
KANCO is recruiting Technical
Director Finance and Administration- Nairobi who will report to the Deputy
Executive Director.He/she will be responsible of overseeing all financial and
administrative aspects of KANCO including managing financial systems,
generating financial reports, monitoring project expenses, administering
sub-awards, assuring grant management compliance, facilitating audits and
managing finance issues.
He/she will expect to report to work
1st of July 2017.
Responsibilities
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Providing guidance to the executive
director regarding the organizational financial planning, budgeting ,cash flow
and policy matters
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Preparing KANCO project and annual
budgets and work plan, track expenses, ensure that required financial controls
and cost-performance monitoring mechanisms are in place and adhered to, and
ensure proper safeguards of funds.
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Ensuring compliance with established
KANCO financial, accounting and administrative procedures and in accordance to
the international standards.
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Reviewing and submitting of financial
accurate reports to the donors within the set timelines and in accordance with
international reporting standards.
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Implementing and overseeing a
detailed financial reporting and reimbursement process in accordance with KANCO
established financial system
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Overseeing of all sub-grants to KANCO
partners and ensuring sub-awardees’ compliance and reporting.
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Overseeing the maintenance and
administration of KANCO financial accounting systems
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Directing and overseeing the KANCO
annual auditing process.
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Providing financial capacity-building
for local and regional partners
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Managing finance and administration
team, including providing oversight to processing and recording of checks and
disbursements, verification of accuracy of invoices and supporting documents,
distribution/reconciliation of financial advances.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Business
Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant field Accountancy qualification
CPA (K)
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A higher Diploma in Human Resource
Management.
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Minimum of ten years of experience in
financial management for large complex projects, of which at least five years
were working in with international NGO.
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Proven expertise in finance, accounting
and auditing, including automated financial systems, as well as
results-oriented grants management, including financial planning, monitoring of
grant compliance and management and establishment of internal controls.
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Experience with donor accountability,
strong computerized accounting and financial skills, extensive experience and
knowledge of financial management and reporting processes and procedures.
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Knowledge of Generally Accepted
Accounting and Auditing Principles and laws, rules and regulations.
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Knowledge of local labor laws.
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Ability to plan, organizes,
implement, evaluate and modify financial programs, informational support
systems and processes.
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Ability to handle multiple and
conflicting priorities, and work under strict deadlines.
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Strong analytical and result‐oriented
skills.
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Ability to travel national and
internationally
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High standards of integrity.
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Fluency in written and spoken English
.knowledge of French will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a
cover letter and CV, stating the current and expected salary before 31st May
2017 to jobs@kanco.org.
The email subject should read Technical Director Finance and Administration
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
