Secours Islamique France
(SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization based in France.
Founded in 1991, SIF is a
non-profit and non-political organization dedicated to help bring relief and
protect lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or
economic collapse.
Job Title: Finance / Admin Assistant
Location: Nairobi,
Kenya
Contract: 5
Months, Renewable
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant reports to the Interim Regional Administrator and is responsible for ensuring that all SIF financial matters are done in accordance with the validated budgets and SIF rules and regulations.
Job Summary: The Finance Assistant reports to the Interim Regional Administrator and is responsible for ensuring that all SIF financial matters are done in accordance with the validated budgets and SIF rules and regulations.
In addition, s/he is
responsible for ensuring that all expenses are charged to the appropriate
budget lines as per the validated project budgets.
General activities:
General activities:
- Accountancy
and Financial Management: Maintain all financial systems for the SIF Kenya
and Somalia offices, ensure full compliance with SIF financial procedures,
daily update of accountancy according to project activities, record and
follow up administrative expenses, cashbox management, verification of all
receipts and invoices, maintain up-to-date knowledge of national
government requirements, ensure proper procedures are followed
before any payments are made, do the monthly bank reconciliation and
physical cash counts, collect bank statements, responsible for scanning
all vouchers to HQ.
- Cash
Management: Responsible for the cash box under the supervision of the
Interim Regional Administrator, make payments of the local taxes and
pension contributions..
- Administration:
Ensure SIF administrative and logistics procedures are adhered to,
maintenance and monthly update of the office files.
Profile:
- Relevant
Bachelors degree or equivalent in the field of commerce or business
administration.
- At least 3
years of relevant experience with preference given to candidates with
humanitarian/development sector experience or with a UN and/or
Non-Governmental Organization
- Demonstrated
experience in financial management and administration.
- Fluency in
written and spoken English.
- Knowledge of
SAGA software is an added advantage.
- Ability to
work in challenging environments and achieve deadlines with quality work.
- High
proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A team player
with strong work ethic and the desire to succeed
Submission of Applications:
The position title
(FINANCE/ADMIN-KE) should be indicated on the subject line.
Please submit your
application (CV, cover letter, 3 references) to the attention of: apply.ken@secours-islamique.org
(Please use basic excel, word or PDF format) not later than Friday, August 04,
2017.
SIF is an equal opportunity employer, females are encouraged to apply.
SIF is an equal opportunity employer, females are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates
will be contacted.