The Role
To ensure Oxfam International Kenya program has the Finance capacity to provide effective and efficient service delivery and support the Kenya Program and various functions in the Program. The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of Oxfam Kenya Programs through effective financial management support to country program and partners.
What we are looking for
Skills
A university degree with a specialization in Finance or Accounting.
Accountancy professional qualification {ACCA or CPA (K)}
Ability to plan with good organizational skills, including prioritization and ability to work under pressure.
Team-working skills.
Good computer skills: Excel, Word, the purchasing system and Helios system
Good reporting and communication skills
Knowledge
Knowledge of multiple donor funding regulations.
Good knowledge of financial systems.
Good written and spoken English.
Experience
Minimum 3 years proven relevant and progressive work experience preferably with INGO.
Excellent analytical skills particularly from the point of view of cost-effective financial management.
Multi-tasking and higher efficiency, Attention to details.
Proven experience of management of suppliers / contracts and financial systems.
Initiative and ability to follow up on issues.
Flexibility under pressure and in response to changing needs.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Apply via :
jobs.oxfam.org.uk
