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Monday, June 13, 2011

FINANCE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

We are seeking a suitable person to
fill in the job of Finance Officer in
Kenya.
The details of the vacancy are as
follows:
Job Title Finance Officer
Job Analyst Chief Executive Officer
(CEO)
Location Head Office, Nairobi

JOB PURPOSE:
The Finance Manager should ensure
the effective functioning of finance
department and administration of
finance operations and systems in
support of the various programs in
the organization. Additionally, he/she
should establish and maintain
financial and management
procedures, ensure compliance with
all regulatory requirements and
ensure adequate resource
acquisition for the development of
services in ICL.

MAIN TASKS
Financial Management duties and
responsibilities.
Directs and analyzes studies of
general economic, business, and
financial conditions their impact on
the organization’s policies and
operations.
Appraises the organization’s financial
position and issues periodic reports
on organization’s financial stability,
liquidity, and growth.
Coordinates tax reporting programs
and investor relations activities.
Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all
cost accounting procedures together
with statistical and routine reports.
To focus on the Cost Minimization
and profit maximization of the
organization.
Anticipation of funds (capitalization)
at a strategic level.
Anticipation of funds (raising of
funds)
Making financial reports including
quarterly management reports for
strategic decision making
Making Balance sheet & profit and
loss statements for management
decision making.
Analysis of future earning or
expenses (forecasting)
Prepare reimbursement invoices and
send them to the donor for payment
Prepare and review cash flow
projections for the organization to
ensure adequate flow and make
necessary recommendations.

REPORTS
Oversees and directs the preparation
and issuance of the company’s
annual report.
Supervise the preparation of donor
monthly financial reports for the
different projects.
Presentation of clear and accurate
financial data as required on a timely
basis. This involves:
preparing accounts and reconciling
balance sheets monthly;
presentation of income statement,
balance sheet and cash flow
statement monthly
conducting reviews and evaluations
for cost-reduction opportunities;
overseeing budgetary controls;
monitoring cash flow;
monitoring performance and
efficiency;
analyzing change and conducting risk
assessment.

BUDGETING
Oversees and directs budgeting,
audit, tax, accounting, purchasing,
long range forecasting and insurance
activities for the organization.
Budget review: Review of annual
plan, along with iterations as
required throughout the fiscal year in
coordination with departmental
managers and the CEO
Role purpose: To establish and
maintain financial and management
Co-ordinate and oversee budget
development and implementation
Develop tools and mechanisms for
effective and efficient monitoring of
program and head office budgets.
Participate in strategic planning, and
formulating long-term business
plans;
Business modelling and forecasting,
including developing complex
financial models;
Assess and make recommendations
on the pricing of the company’s
services to help attain the company’s
revenue, profitability and client base
goals in consideration of the
prevailing external factors including
the economic and competitive
environment;
Coordinate with Project Managers
and the CEO in the preparation of
annual budgets.

AUDIT & TAX FILING
Manage and facilitate the internal and
external audits
Ensure Statutory Audits are clean
and conducted efficiently.
Conducting various analysis and
reconciliation as required
Managing tax preparation as
accurately as possible and filed in a
timely manner in order to comply
with tax statutes and avoid penalties
Inform the company of any potential
exposure related to tax issues
current or future, for example,
changes in laws or statutes relating to
taxes

RECORD KEEPING
Ensure that finance and other
administrative documents are
properly managed, secure and
complete
Receive and file copies of all
programs reports
Prepare and maintain a fixed asset
register
Maintain a depreciation schedule
Capacity Building for Program Staff
Ensure that all staff are aware of and
adhere to organizational and donor
compliance finance requirements.
Train program staff on how to keep
proper books of account and
preparation of Financial reports
Ensure, delegating as appropriate,
that each service location is
adequately managed, staffed and
resourced.
Provide oversight and leadership to
the Administration Department

PERSON SPECIFICATION
A first Degree in the Business/Social
Sciences. A Bachelors of Commerce
Finance Option will be an definite
advantage
Bea qualified Accountant- CPA K/
ACCA Finalist is mandatory.
Excellent computer knowledge in
Quick books, Excel and Word a must.
Working knowledge of, SPSS or Epi
data, Microsoft power point, and
access would be an added
advantage.
At least 2 (two) year relevant working
experience.
Previous Experience in the funding
agencies particularly USAID in the
same capacity will be an added
advantage.
Good report writing skills.
Keen on details with high level of
initiative.
A hard working individual willing to
put in extra hours of work when
need arises.
Capable of working with minimal
supervision.
An individual with absolute Integrity
mark.

Please send your CV and cover letter
quoting your current and expected
salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to
reach us on or before 24th June,
2011 .The subject line of your
application should be ‘Finance
Officer.’

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