Reporting to
Country Finance and Partner Coordinator
Main purpose of the role:
The position involves financially monitoring and capacity building of partner implemented projects in urban settings, application of financial and accounting principles to analyse financial information and preparing financial reports, preparing statements and projections, and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures to ensure compliance of project expenditures with the financial regulations of Malteser International and donors.
Responsibilities:
Correspondence concerning financial and administrative matters for the respective partner projects.
Control of cash books from partner implemented projects in Kenya according to donor and Malteser standards.
Ensuring reports are sent on time, complete and in good order
Preparation of budget controls for Malteser partner projects (according to donor and Malteser budgets and grant contracts) and giving regular feedback of the same to the projects and partners.
Independent preparation of financial reports, particularly donor reports with subsequent authorization by management.
Reconciliation and control of partner staff lists, inventory lists, vehicle monthly reports, stock reports, etc. in accordance with the budgets from the projects.
Regular sorting of vouchers according to donor reports.
Monitoring of cash requests from partners and assisting in the preparation of the annual projects / location budgets.
Other duties assigned by the management and/or direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or Commerce and/or a recognized certificate or professional qualification in accounting, ACCA or CPA or other related qualification.
Three to five years practical work experience in administration and finance.
Experience working with computerized accounting and financial systems, standard spreadsheet and database programs.
Ability to prioritize work according to importance and deadlines while meeting work demands
Possesses initiative, flexibility, and is able to work with minimum supervision
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc. and experience in using financial accounting software
Excellent English oral and written language skills.
Personal Qualities:
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities under minimal supervision
Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle
Ability to cope with high workload and stress and identify priority activities and assignments, and adjust priorities as required
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
Conditions:
Starting date: as soon as 10/2018
Duty Station: Nairobi
Duration of contract (after probation): annual (renewal possible)
Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package
Please note that this is an unaccompanied position
Please note, these positions are subject to final approval by the donor. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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