Finance Job in Kenya - Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh)

Terre des hommes Foundation (Tdh) is an international NGO focussed on Child Rights.

To support the development of its programmes in Nairobi and Garissa County, Tdh is encouraging applications from Kenyan nationals for the role of:

Finance Admin Manager Assistant

Ref: Tdh/LPO/2011/06

Reporting to: Finance Admin Manager (FAM)

Duty station: Nairobi

Contract duration: 12 months starting from February 2012 (with 3-month probation period)

Main responsibilities:

• Daily updating the accountancy according to the project activities and FAM’s needs
• Collaboration for preparing documents for financial/annual audits
• The cash box of the office, under the supervision of the FAM
• cash and bank monthly reconciliation
• Keeping the count of paid leave/holiday and R&R for the staff based in Nairobi and in the field
• Translating contracts into Kiswahili if requested
• Prepare the payroll and making payment of salaries to employees and unskilled workers
• Making calculation and payments of the local taxes and contribution by the proper deadline (NSSF, NHIF, etc.)
• Keeping him/herself updated about the local Labour Law Act and local taxes and contributions
• Support the Logistics Manager in filling the yearly office assets inventory
• Payments to suppliers under Project Managers or FAM request
• Payment of vehicles insurance, licence renewal and maintenance (under logistician’ suggestion) for Tdh’s vehicles
• Regularly check the correct filling of the Log Book vehicle in Nairobi
• Preparing the documentation for VAT and import and excise duty exemption and follow up the process
• Preparing the proper documentation in order to request Visa and Working permit/Special pass and follow up
• Archive all the relevant administrative and accountancy documentation in the proper way according to Tdh procedures.

Requirements:

• Minimum diploma-level education in economic field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to work in autonomy and under pressure

Application modalities:

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV (with at least three referees) indicating the vacancy announcement reference (FAM Assistant – Ref: Tdh/LPO/2011/06) to the address:

Terre des hommes, 14 Gem Lane, Kileleshwa, 0100 Nairobi

or can also be emailed to: am.ke@tdh.ch

Closing date for this positions is 31st December 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Tdh’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protect children’s rights, which includes the prevention of all forms of child abuse.

Tdh is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

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