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  • Administrative / HR officer – Kakuma

    Administrative / HR officer – Kakuma

    Position Summary
    The Administrative & Human Resources Assistant will assist with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the administrative & human resources functions and duties. The Admin/HR officer will carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: administrative tasks, meeting coordination and scheduling, travel arrangements, other support services as required, including Management of personnel according to CVT Policy and Kenya Labour Law, Management of the communication system of the Kakuma office, leave administration, orientation among other responsibilities.
    This position reports to Hierarchically to Field Coordinator and works closely with the Admin/HR officer in Nairobi. The Admin/HR officer will be responsible for the following essential functions:
    Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:
    Administrative Responsibilities

    Prepare procurement request for office supplies and submit to logistic officer.
    Prepare a peaceful working atmosphere. Manage housekeeping and space planning, attend to visitor and ensure the get proper accommodation, follow up on bills for meals taken during their stay.
    Prepare minutes of meetings convened or attended by project management.
    Provide administrative support to Program staff in creating correspondence, coordinate appointments and travel schedules.
    Assist the Nairobi HR/Admin Officer to make travel arrangements for staff and visitors on ECHO and UNHAS flights.
    Take lead in organizing official functions in identifying suitable venues and sampling appropriate services at competitive rates. Take lead in team building.
    Management of Communication system in the Kakuma project: Management and the distribution of communication to staff and other CVT locations as appropriate.
    Prepare and distribute any memo related to the Personnel.
    Supervise, train and mentor cleaner and cooks.

    HR Responsibilities

    Assist in reviewing, assessing of application and short listing of applicants where applicable.
    Arrange and conduct interviews to select candidates as per HR manual where applicable.
    Review recommendation on the selection of candidate.
    Obtain references and carry out required pre-employment checks to ensure that information given is verified.
    Facilitate induction orientation Programme and briefing for all new staff members.
    Introduce new employees to other staff and orient them to the CVT Kenya office layout.
    Ensure all staff documentations are kept in the personal file and maintained properly.
    Process for new staff and follow up on medical cards, contract and staff salaries through Nairobi office.
    Ensure staff leaving the station for leave have submitted their leave request through HR portal. Ensure all leave are well updated on the HR portal.
    Respect the Kenya Labour Law and CVT Kenya staff policy when dealing with matters related to human resources.
    Prepare and update monthly staff contact Submit to Admin/HR officer in Nairobi office as required.
    Prepare daily/weekly staff headcount report using information from staff movement, and staff headcounts and submit a report to FC on weekly basis.
    Follow up on timesheets for both National and incentive staff and ensure they are sent to Admin/HR officer – Nairobi office every end month.
    Make sure each staff member understands the CVT Kenya Policy Manual and is aware of his/her rights and obligations related to the contract. Conduct information sessions of the policy before staff members sign contracts.
    Protect the confidentiality of personnel and individual information.
    Play a key role in conflict prevention, resolution and management and Record proceedings during disciplinary hearings
    Continuous update of R&R schedule and send a monthly R&R report to ADMIN/HR officer Nairobi.

    Management of Communication system in the Kakuma project
    Under the supervision of the Field Coordinator, the Human Resources Officer will be accountable for:

    Management the distribution of office communication to staff and other CVT locations as appropriate
    Propose and implement efficient communication system among CVT staff in Kakuma and in other projects if necessary
    Keep an inventory of all incoming and outgoing communications
    Any other duties as assigned by your supervisors.

    Required Qualifications and Experience.

    Degree in Human Resource or Business management or equivalent.
    Diploma with extensive experience in Administration/HR.
    Minimum 5 years professional experience in Human resource and Administration preferably in an international organization.
    Extensive experience in working with online HR information system and any other IT platforms.
    highly level of confidentiality and integrity
    Sound knowledge of Kenya Labour/employment law.
    Ability to work effectively with diverse groups and establish and maintain collaborative relationships with project partners and staff. Must be highly organized
    Ability to take initiative and work independently
    Commitment to and understanding of CVT’s vision, mission and values.
    Good inter-personal skills; possess the ability to interact with all levels of staff as well as both internal and external clients.
    Proven ability to organize, prioritize and complete work under tight deadlines
    Must be a member of IHRM.

    Work Environment:

    Remote and generally very hot weather
    Refugee camp environment
    Non family posting

    DISCLAIMER:

    This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

  • Finance Officer

    Finance Officer

    Job description
    Are you extremely organised, deadline-oriented and a multitasker? Do you have rigorous attention to detail and the ability to work well in a demanding and high pressure environment? Are you a team player with good communication skills?
    Gatsby Africa is recruiting a Finance Officer to support a busy team in a wide range of activities such as financial accounting and reporting, cash flow management, fixed assets management, coordination of meetings, arranging travel/accommodation, monitoring adherence to organisational policies and assisting with office administration and planning.
    The successful candidate will report to the Head of Operations in Nairobi, and also receive support and guidance on finance matters from the UK-based finance team.
    The Finance Officer will be responsible for:

    Financial accounting reporting
    Management of relationship with other stakeholders
    Acting as a focal point in handling finance-related issues in liaison with the London office -Cash flow management
    Payroll
    Fixed assets management
    Tax administration

    The ideal candidate will have:

    At least 5 years’ professional experience in a finance role in a demanding, fast-paced environment
    Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA(K) or ACCA (these are a must )
    A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or a related subject is an added advantage)
    Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel,Outlook and PowerPoint (proficiency in using Excel for reporting is key)
    Experience in using modern accounting software packages

    Please go to www.gatsby.org.uk/finofficer to download the Candidate Pack with instructions on how to apply.
    Applications are welcome until the deadline of 9 October 2018.
    Candidates must be Kenyan nationals.
    Gatsby is an equal opportunities employer.
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  • Temporary Programme Assistant – Gfgp Programme Officer Gca (Innovations) Programme Manager – Cari (Resource Mobilization And Systematic Collaboration)

    Temporary Programme Assistant – Gfgp Programme Officer Gca (Innovations) Programme Manager – Cari (Resource Mobilization And Systematic Collaboration)

    Job Description
    VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: AAS/GFGP/18/001

    Department:  GFGP
    Reporting to: Programme Officer – GFGP
    Duration: Five (5) Months
    Position Overview
    The Global Grant Community (GGC) Portal consists of an online assessment system in which current or proposed recipients of grant funding, can assess their organizational capabilities against the requirements of a new international standard for Good Financial Grant Practice.
    The GGC portal is scheduled to go live shortly. The first iteration of the live portal will require manual registration of grantors and grantees. This will be resource intensive and there will be a need to for additional resource within the AAS to: –

    Provide cover for the helpline/support desk,
    Assist The AAS finance team in the invoicing of clients and receipting of subscriptions.

    This is an opportunity for undergraduate or post graduate individuals to gain valuable experience in assisting in the launch of a new approach which will likely change the landscape of grant funding across the world.
    Key responsibilities  
    Registration 

    Act as the “customer interface” of the GGC portal and assist and support the registration of both grantors and grantees on the portal. This will be performed through email iteration with grantors and grantees to ensure full organizational details have been captured and entered into the internal AAS database
    Bring any technical registration issues to the prompt attention of the senior team
    Prepare weekly reports on the status of registration activities.

    Helpline / Support Desk

    The Global Grant Community is expected to rapidly secure uptake from grantors and grantees across the world
    As the GGC portal is the first of its kind – it is expected there will be a variety of technical issues that will need to be resolved and support provided to the grantor and grantee community
    To record and achieve the Service Level Response / Resolution times of the Help Line / Support Desk
    As far as is practicable – this support will need to be provided on a 24/7 basis. This may require some shift work outside normal hours. 

    Support for AAS Finance Team

    Every grantor seeking to use the system for the assessment of their grantees will be required to pay an annual subscription
    Invoices will need to be prepared, reviewed by Finance, issued to the grantor and receipt of subscriptions monitored before the grantors account in the portal can be activated.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Qualifications in business and/or finance related subjects
    Relevant experience would be desirable.

    Knowledge and skills

    Proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook
    Possess well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across different levels of the organization, with external partners, grantors and grantees;
    Able to perform work independently, with appropriate training and supervision, but also participate as a team member
    Possess strong attention to detail and maintaining a timely and efficient workflow
    Have strong planning organisational skills and ability to work under pressure
    Ability to multi-task and to priorities work amidst competing demands
    Have unquestionable integrity, confidentiality and respect.

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  • Programme Manager – CARI (Resource Mobilisation and Systematic Collaboration)

    Programme Manager – CARI (Resource Mobilisation and Systematic Collaboration)

    Position Overview;
    AAS is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic manager who will be responsible for supporting the Director, Strategy and Partnerships in the resource mobilization and systematic collaboration activities of CARI. CARI is a programme of AAS to be administered under the Director, Strategy and Partnerships.
    Principal duties and responsibilities;

    Develop and implement a business case for CARI that will notably clarify the vision, road map, important case profiles, and economic return of investment of right sized investment in African research and the nature of the investment.
    Explore the funding mechanisms required to bring the business case to reality, including but not limited to in-kind contributions, blended financing, impact financing, governments and philanthropic donors’ contributions.
    Develop and implement the resource mobilization strategy for the financial contributions to be gathered.
    Clarify the governance structure and the legal framework for the new mechanism.
    Coordinate and provide support to the CARI Leadership Group currently made up of high ranking leaders in government, global funders, private sector and academia.
    Coordinate and monitor the task teams with distributed leadership established to drive forward CARI activities.
    Establish a mile-stoned road-map which takes advantage of existing events, notably the Grand Challenges, the Science Forum, the World Economic Forum, NEPAD and others.
    Maintain a relationship management tool and coordinate relationships with, and calls/meetings with partners and the Internal Review team at AESA.
    Foster systematic collaboration to specific and broad audiences in Africa and globally
    Strengthen systematic collaboration amongst actors that fund, conduct and engage in research in Africa by acting in conjunction with, and on behalf of, multiple stakeholders including national governments, philanthropy organizations, bi- and multi-lateral partners, scientists (and academia broadly), private companies (African and global) and institutional investors.

    Responsibilities in specific areas

    Develop a road map, business plan and implementation plan for resource mobilisation and systematic collaboration activities.
    Analyse, implement and monitor new growth potentials by introducing new fundraising channels, up scaling existing activities and introducing innovative activities for fundraising based on identified and new funding pipelines.
    Proactively network and collaborate with a range of stakeholders with a key focus on Governments, Foundations and Trusts, private/industry partners including big pharmaceutical companies to synergize broader development efforts, build relevant partnerships and enhance opportunities for African scientists to access resources, leading roles, mentorship and support.
    Develop a robust communications strategy for CARI in partnership with the AAS communications office and the funding partners.
    Undertake the stepwise implementation of the final business case/plan after its development and final approval by the CARI Leadership Group
    Plan the detailed implementation of various milestones and events including the CARI launch event in early 2018
    Attend meetings with partners as required to present, negotiate, and review on CARI activities and development plans
    Develop clear timelines for delivery of CARI foundation documents, business plan, communication strategy, launch strategy, fund-raising strategy and related.

    Requirements
    Professional and Experience;

    Must hold senior management or leadership position in organizations or business environments with responsibilities for overseeing global business development, resource mobilisation and fund-raising strategies
    Must have knowledge of and experience with developing systematic collaborative partnerships and funding relationships between governments, international funders, philanthropy and major grant recipients.
    Must have worked inside, or advised one of the above (i.e. governments, international funders, philanthropy, global industry or major grants recipients)
    Must have credible hands-on management experience. Advisory experience is useful but insufficient on its own because there is a complex management challenge.
    Will have substantial experience of working on the African continent, not necessarily currently residing in Africa, but must be prepared to relocate to work from the AAS offices in Nairobi.
    Will have the experience and gravitas to work with senior levels of the AAS partner organisations.
    Will have developed a multi-stakeholder business plan,or demonstrate credible contributions and/or access to that experience.
    The ability to coordinate, manage and write grant and funding proposals with various partners is essential.
    Understanding of various types of funding instruments and how to design and manage them is preferred.

    Behavioral and Personal qualities;

    Excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to work with people from varied backgrounds, at all management levels
    Resilience – maintaining composure and dealing effectively under pressure.
    Methodical and systematic, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
    Action-oriented, confident and able to demonstrate initiative.
    Operate at the highest levels of integrity and ethics.
    Quality delivery and always conscious of deadlines.
    Able to foster team work.
    Cool composed demeanor that is unfazed by regular dealings with top government and corporate leaders

  • Physiotherapist Psychosocial Counselor – Nairobi

    Physiotherapist Psychosocial Counselor – Nairobi

    Job Description
    Position Summary
    To provide physiotherapy services in CVT’s Nairobi and by CVT’s mobile unit targeted areas to individuals, groups and communities to recover from physical difficulties resulting from the effects of torture and war trauma. To assist the rehabilitation process by developing and restoring body awareness, self-regulation, and body systems, in particular the neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems resulting from the effects of torture and/or war trauma under daily supervision of clinicians; provide training to other health professionals and advocate on behalf of CV
    Reports to: Physiotherapist/Trainer
    Essential functions include [but are not limited to]:

    Provide appropriate physiotherapy assessment to clients throughout their episode of care at CVT in order to continuously evaluate their progress and their changing needs for intervention and establish treatment goals and plan.
    Determine appropriate treatment techniques for war trauma and torture survivors based on solid clinical reasoning. Interventions could include education, exercise therapy and manual therapy in the context of group work or within individual sessions.
    Educate and advise clients and their care takers about prevention and/or self-management of their condition.
    Take responsibility for maintaining professional development by keeping up to date with evidence based practice for managing CVT clients.
    Assist in the daily clinical operations to ensure clients are given appointments in a timely manner, group work activities and room designation is scheduled and coordinated fairly, equipment is shared and organized appropriately and follow other CVT client procedures.
    Maintain up- to- date clinical records and statistical data and ensure that all required documentation is completed and stored in a timely and professional manner.
    Ensure that all work with clients observes CVT’s confidentiality policies and that ethical practices are observed at all times and are in accordance with the WCPT standards.
    Provide interpretation between clients and other CVT staff members and assist with translating written material when needed.
    Ensure the cleanliness of treatment spaces and equipment used with clients as well as maintain a clean, professional appearance.
    Attend all regularly scheduled trainings and meetings necessary for professional development and team coordination and upon request.
    When necessary to accommodate programmatic needs, work after hours or on weekend days when requested.

    The physiotherapist’s primary responsibilities working as a multidisciplinary team member include:

    Case manage clients’ interdisciplinary care through regular communication with CVT’s psychosocial counselors (PSCs), Psychosocial Trainers and social workers to best identify clients’ on-going needs.
    Consistently communicate prior to and throughout client sessions with other disciplines to supply and receive relevant information about the background and progress of clients as well as refer those who require other specific medical attention.
    Provide and attend internal trainings to orient new staff and provide on-going interdisciplinary understanding and discussion.
    Recognize and respect boundaries between disciplines and establish regular communication mechanisms to address client urgent and/or on-going concerns.

    The Physiotherapists primary responsibilities to develop community awareness, understanding and engagement relating to the rehabilitation needs of individuals who have experienced war trauma and/or torture include:

    Assist with CVTs community outreach and awareness, education, and sensitization campaigns and programs when needed.
    Liaise with CVT PSCs to identify children, teenagers, men, and women whose physical functioning may have been affected by war related experiences and encourage them to approach CVT for support.
    Assist in designing, planning, logistics, implementing and facilitating external training programs for local decision makers, community members and local and international NGO’s, and government/ministry staff on trauma and health issues in order to develop a more supportive environment for people whose physical functioning has been affected by experiences of torture and war trauma.
    Contribute to completing the documentation and reporting of external trainings.
    Assist with developing referral systems and encourage collaboration between local groups and leaders, local and international NGOs, and government ministries.
    Attend interagency meetings to improve service delivery to our client groups and access opportunities to forward CVT’s work.

    The Physiotherapists primary responsibilities to promote self-care through support and supervision include:

    Attend regular support, debriefing, case conferences, and/or supervision meetings to ensure information and skill-sharing.

    Set and follow through on a personal self-care schedule to avoid burnout and vicarious traumatization.

    Recognize and seek support when needed from internal and/or external resources to address concerns of secondary trauma in an expedient manner.

    Provide formal feedback to colleagues when requested for on-going performance evaluation and development.

    Qualifications:

    University Degree in physiotherapy.
    Higher Diploma in orthopedic manual therapy is preferred.
    2 to 3 years of relevant experience.
    Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
    Excellent Oral and written communication of English and Swahili
    Basic knowledge of French, Somali and Amharic is preferred.
    Excellent interpersonal skills.
    Strong Organizational and analytical skills.
    Experience working in Humanitarian work and ASAL Areas.
    Ability to work independently and as a team member.
    Has current practice license by Physiotherapy council of Kenya.
    Registered by Kenya Society of Physiotherapist

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  • Finance and Accounting Specialist

    Finance and Accounting Specialist

    Job description
    The role will be directly reporting to Country Finance and Accounting Head. The responsibility of the role is to ensure accuracy of all relevant accounting/bookkeeping and tax processes. The role also includes management reporting and treasury management functions.
    Job Description:

    Maintaining accurate and up to date booking of all HQ and store related transactions.
    Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
    Tracking and booking of store cash and cash related processes and reconciliations
    Booking of inventory related transactions and reconciliations
    Booking of fixed asset purchases
    Ensuring the correctness of relevant book-keeping and supporting preparation all tax declarations properly on time
    Follow up new tax legislations that may have an effect on operation
    Responsible for preparing complete and accurate financial statements in accordance with local requirements as well as Group Accounting Policy.
    Support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports for submission to HQ in Turkey
    To deal with Treasury related processes, reconciliations and cash flow management
    Cooperation with external auditors to carry out periodical external audit processes.
    Follow up of all necessary financial applications to the public authorities and commercial organizations.
    Managing the process of achieving of documents according to legal requirements and company procedures.

    Required Qualifications:
    Education & Language Skills

    University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economy
    Fluent English (both written and verbal)

    Professional Expertise

    Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position -retail company experience is an asset,
    Experience in local accounting and tax legislation;
    Sounds ERP knowledge – MS Axapta knowledge/experience is an asset,
    Result oriented and have a positive attitude,
    Team Player,
    Excellent communication skills,
    High sense of responsibility,
    Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment.

  • Somalia Programme Advisor

    Somalia Programme Advisor

    Position: Somalia Programme Advisor
    Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to Somalia
    General Terms of Reference

    Play a key role in the design, implementation, and monitoring of LPI’s Somalia Programme 2017-2020, including the development of new projects.
    Provide methodological and technical support to LPI’s partners to strengthen their peacebuilding engagement (conflict analysis, conflict sensitivity etc.) and organisational development.
    Maintains a solid and up-to-date understanding of dynamics in Somalia and the region, and proactively manages changes in the programme’s scope; identifies potential crisis and devises contingency plans.
    Ensure regular presence and close accompaniment of LPI’s partners in the field as part of programme implementation; this requires frequent travel within Somalia.
    Ensure timely and regular reporting on project implementation to the immediate line manager and contribute to donor liaison and reporting.
    Actively contribute to the design and implementation of relevant participatory research products and/or policy engagement with a range of policy actors and influencers in Somalia and abroad.
    Document “Success stories” and other information to contribute to organisational reporting and learning.
    Liaise and collaborate with other peacebuilders, civil society and academia at local, regional and international levels.
    Any other tasks as assigned by line manager.

    Work Relationships: Country Manager, Programme Manager, Finance & Admin Unit, LPI Partners, Kenya Programme team, Somalia Programme Advisors, Director of Programmes, Director of Global Policy, Global Comms Advisor.
    Education, knowledge and skills

    Professional experience implementing peacebuilding and conflict transformation programmes.
    Professional experience in participatory research design, development of tools, data collection, analysis and writing research outcomes and/or experience engaging policymakers and influencers at different levels (including drafting of policy briefs).
    University degree in peacebuilding, development studies or other relevant fields (political and social sciences). Bachelor with relevant skills and experience (5+ years) may be considered. Master’s preferred.
    Excellent analytical writer (English). Fluency in both spoken and written Somali language required.
    Demonstrated interest in peacebuilding field and NGO experience a strong asset.
    Able to travel to field locations across south central Somalia.
    Balanced, mature personality with developed diplomatic/ interpersonal skills.
    Able to cope with working in stressful environments.
    Eager and flexible mind, willing to acquire new skills on the job.
    The candidate does not require a work permit to work in Kenya.

  • Livestock Lead – Kenya Input Supply Lead – Kenya

    Livestock Lead – Kenya Input Supply Lead – Kenya

    Job description
    Program Background
    CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for Livestock Lead for the USAID Strengthening Agriculture and Regional Resilience (STARR) program that spans across all East African Community (EAC) countries, (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda) and additional countries in East Africa (Zambia, Somalia, Sudan, Djibouti, and Ethiopia). This activity will promote increased agricultural production, investment, trade and resilience to shocks and stresses in the East Africa region by addressing agricultural issues that can mainly be solved on a regional basis. STARR’s interventions will be directed through four interrelated project component areas: 1) strengthening cross-border agriculture trade and value chains, 2) improved regional agricultural inputs, 3) strengthening resilience, and 4) strengthening the regional policy environment.
    Position Description
    The Livestock Lead will lead the livestock interventions of this project. In this capacity, s/he is responsible for the overall design, implementation, oversight, and reporting of the activity’s objectives around livestock, including related cross-border trade, inputs, resilience, and policy activities. S/he will work with local partners and conducts regular site visits to ensure effective implementation while coordinating closely with other technical team leaders to increase impact of program interventions.
    This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will include travel throughout the East Africa region.
    Key Qualifications

    Minimum of 5 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development projects is required;
    Experience managing donor-funded development projects of a comparable size and scope in developing countries is required;
    Experience in value chain analysis in livestock and meat production systems for quality livestock and meat marketing;
    Proven and demonstrable leadership skills are required;
    Demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and private-sector partners is required;
    Experience in Malawi or Sub-Saharan Africa is preferred;
    Master’s degree in economic development, business administration, agribusiness, agriculture, or a related field preferred;
    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required; oral and written fluency in regional languages is preferred.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. CNFA takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
    Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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  • Section Manager

    Section Manager

    Job description
    Location:
    Two Rivers Mall / Nairobi
    Job Description:

    Manage and organize related sections in the store
    Coordinate and lead highly motivated store team
    Efficient work force scheduling
    Achievement of the given sales targets

    Required Qualifications:
    Education
    Minimum High School Degree
    Professional Expertise
    Minimum 2 years of retail experience in similar position
    Specific Competencies

    Good command of sales and negotiation skills
    Customer oriented
    Team Player
    Result oriented and have a positive attitude
    Ability to plan and organize
    Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment

    At LC Waikiki, we take the time to review each and every application due to LC Waikiki prerequisites. If your application found appropriate we will contact you via phone or email.

  • Finance and Accounting Specialis

    Finance and Accounting Specialis

    Job description
    The role will be directly reporting to Country Finance and Accounting Head. The responsibility of the role is to ensure accuracy of all relevant accounting/bookkeeping and tax processes. The role also includes management reporting and treasury management functions.
    Job Description:

    Maintaining accurate and up to date booking of all HQ and store related transactions.
    Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
    Tracking and booking of store cash and cash related processes and reconciliations
    Booking of inventory related transactions and reconciliations
    Booking of fixed asset purchases
    Ensuring the correctness of relevant book-keeping and supporting preparation all tax declarations properly on time
    Follow up new tax legislations that may have an effect on operation
    Responsible for preparing complete and accurate financial statements in accordance with local requirements as well as Group Accounting Policy.
    Support preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports for submission to HQ in Turkey
    To deal with Treasury related processes, reconciliations and cash flow management
    Cooperation with external auditors to carry out periodical external audit processes.
    Follow up of all necessary financial applications to the public authorities and commercial organizations.
    Managing the process of achieving of documents according to legal requirements and company procedures.

    Required Qualifications:
    Education & Language Skills

    University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Economy
    Fluent English (both written and verbal)

    Professional Expertise

    Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position -retail company experience is an asset,
    Experience in local accounting and tax legislation;
    Sounds ERP knowledge – MS Axapta knowledge/experience is an asset,
    Result oriented and have a positive attitude,
    Team Player,
    Excellent communication skills,
    High sense of responsibility,
    Ability to work in a multinational/multicultural environment.