Director Finance & Administration and Accountant Jobs in kenya

A multinational company with their headquarters in the US wishes to fill the following vacancies for their Kenya office.

Director Finance & Administration
Job Ref. MN 4830

Job Profile

• Maintains constant communications with the head office in the US, reporting on budgetary issues, progress and challenges encountered.
• Manages the Finances of the Project, Administrative and Accounting Staff.
• Develops and Manages Project Budget.
• Manage and administer all aspects of in-country Contract implementation, including the
• preparation and negotiation of annual work plans and clearances, approvals and notifications with USAID.
• Prepares and submit various financial reports as required by the contract in collaboration with the home office Project Team.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed, and comply with periodic reporting requirements; ensure all USAID regulations/standards on travel, personnel, procurement, financial administration, etc. are adhered to.

Person Profile

• Masters degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field plus full CPA (K).
• Minimum ten (1 0) years experience at the supervisory/management level of multiple projects.
• Thorough knowledge of USAID policies, procedures, procurement practices, rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of smallholder agriculture, agribusiness and or rural enterprise is also desired.
• Prior work experience and strong knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software program.

Accountant & Admin Officer
Job Ref. MN 4831

Job Profile

• Record cash disbursements and receipts, and journal entries in QuickBooks accounting software, based on proper documentation.
• Backup the accounting data files and send copies of the data files to the main office.
• Ensures that staff is sufficiently trained in implementing and complying with financial and administrative procedures to ensure compliance with the organization financial management policies and USAID regulations.
• Performs administrative activities.

Person Profile

• Degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field; CPA (K) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience with USAID funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience with computerized accounting software and Excel spreadsheets. Quick Books knowledge a plus.
• Working with an international NGO will be an added advantage.

Send your application with a detailed CV.

Please also disclose current or past gross monthly salary.

Failure to disclose may disqualify your application.

Send your application by hand, courier, post or email so as to reach us by 12 Noon 11th April 2011.

Limit email to maximum 3 pages A4 size CV and no attachments.

Mark Job Ref. No. on top left of the envelope.

Send to:

Executive Selection Division,
Manpower Services (K) Ltd,
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Directly Opposite Nairobi Hospital Entrance,
P.O. Box 50736-00200, Nairobi.

Email: recruit@ manpowerkenya.com

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