Financial Jobs in Kenya at Save the Children UK

Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world.

 

Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.

Save the Children UK in Kenya works in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera) with Programmes in Child Protection, Nutrition, Livelihoods and Health.

We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

Finance Coordinator – Wajir East & South
2 positions

Job Purpose:

The Finance Coordinator is responsible for managing the finance activities and operations of Save the Children UK Kenya Programme’s computerised accounting systems in the field office, in line with Save the Children UK Kenya Programme’s financial procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Maintain robust and adequate financial internal control systems and cash management across the field office in line with SCUK’s Finance Manual, Grants management and good accounting practices.
2. Work close with Nairobi Finance to ensure sufficient cash in the office by producing monthly cash forecasts for Field Office.
3. Manage SUN and process sub-office spreadsheets into SUN after verifying their accuracy ensuring that data is submitted to Nairobi office on or before the set deadline.
4. Support the Area Manager in the preparation and ongoing management of the field office Master Budget.
5. Verify the accuracy, validity, legitimacy of all payments completeness of financial documents with responsible managers before payments are made while ensuring SCUK creditors are paid promptly.
6. Provide support to budget holders in reviewing and understanding monthly financial budget monitoring reports and follow up on any recommended changes.
7. Liaise with the Area Manager to schedule and take lead in planning and convening the monthly finance and grants meetings in the field office.
8. Induct new staff into SCUK financial policies and procedures.
9. Support budget holders in developing proposal budgets, as well as phasing of budgets in Field Budgeting System (FBS)
10. In collaboration with the HR officer, provide information on staff to Finance Manager for monthly payroll preparation.
11. Adhere to the Finance diary including Monthly Management Controls (MMCs) for field offices, ensuring that all deadlines are met and submissions made to Nairobi Office.
12. Maintain good working relationships with other stakeholders and support the implementing partners in improving their Finance and Grants Management skills.
13. Supervise the Assistant Accountant.
14. Ensure that audit recommendations are followed up & implemented in good time and field staff fully understand and comply to the standard financial procedures.
15. Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct, fraud, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.

Person Specification

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Degree (or equivalent certification).
• Part II qualified in a recognized professional qualification in Accounting (CPA, ACCA).
• Minimum 3 years similar work experience within a busy working environment such as INGOs.
• Excellent computer skills especially in Ms Excel and Ms Word.
• High level of integrity and ability to work as part of a professional team.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to work with limited direct support.
• Ability to work under high pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Good hands-on administrative skills and experience of using computerised systems, including word processing, databases, intranet and email.
• Strong organisational and time management skills to be able to manage priorities within own workload, identify deadlines and cope with conflicting demands under pressure
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, with ability to devise appropriate systems and solutions.
• A flexible approach to working and ability to take the initiative where appropriate.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Commitment to and understanding of SC aims, values and principles.

Desirable requirements:

• Working knowledge of SUN SYSTEM Accounting package.

If you meet the above requirements, please send your detailed CV together with a cover letter and current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to:

Head of Human Resources,
Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme
E-mail: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke

not later than 30th June, 2011.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.

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