World
Neighbors, an international community development organization seeks to recruit
a Regional Finance Officer (RFO) based in Nairobi, Kenya.
The
RFO is responsible for Africa region’s financial management including reporting
of all financial transactions to headquarters; supervises two staff; works
closely with headquarters finance staff and staff of partner organizations.
Requirements: University basic
degree with 6 years related experience or post-graduate degree with 3 years
experience; certified public accountant (CPA), an ACCA or equivalent; nonprofit
experience; superior knowledge of and proficiency in computerized accounting
(e.g. Quick Books) and MS office; ability to analyze financial data and prepare
concise reports; good communication skills; proficiency in English and Swahili;
knowledge of French a plus.
Position
requires some international travel to rural areas.
Please
send cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae that includes current salary, and
three professional referees by August 26, 2011 to: Regional Associate Vice
President, World Neighbors, PO Box 14728 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya ;
or
by e-mail to: infonairobi@wn.org
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
For
further information about World Neighbors visit www.wn.org