KCDF is seeking a qualified, self-driven and highly proficient accountant to strengthen its finance and administration department. Reporting to the Finance and Investment Director, the Finance Manager will supervise the Finance and Administration team on a day to day basis and provide effective and efficient accounting and management information system support to KCDF as well as give KCDF programme and other units timely, accurate and regular financial management reports to support decision making. As part of the finance team, the successful applicant will have the following
Key responsibilities:
Participate in proposal development processes by ensuring accurate and inclusive programme cost budgeting in conjunction with the programme team
Other responsibilities as delegated to by the Finance & Investment Director
Qualification and Experience
- University Degree in Accounting, Finance or Relevant Business Studies and a CPA (K) or its equivalent.
- Solid finance and accounting experience of not less than five years in a reputable organization at a senior level.
- Progressive experience in donor funds management. Experience in grant making will be an added advantage
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Working Knowledge in a computerized finance system (knowledge of Pastel will be an added advantage).
- Coordinate annual budget preparation processes and preparations for scheduled audits, ensuring timely, seamless and accuracy reports
- Ensure effective expenditure tracking and production of regular financial reports required by the various departments, management and board
- Ensure a robust and efficient financial management information system is maintained at all times to support decision making by management and board
Applications together with a detailed CV, indicating names and day time telephone contacts for three referees, should be submitted by email or hand delivered to KCDF clearly ‘Finance Manager’, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 22 February 2012
Kenya Community Development Fund
