Finance and Administration Director

Location: Nairobi

Pathfinder International is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, talented and hardworking individual for the position of Finance and Administration Director based in our Nairobi office.

Reporting to he Country Representative the Finance and Administration Director will be member of the country office leadership contributing to the strategic planning, policy formulation, resource mobilization and optimization for the Kenya Country Office (KCO). 

S/he is responsible for the financial and administrative (F&A) management of KCO as well as for providing F&A oversight to all KCO projects and sub recipients.

Specifically, s/he is responsible for the functions of Procurement; Administration; Information Technology Services; Accounting; Budgeting; Budget monitoring; Internal control; Compliance; Reporting and; Grants administration.

Job Requirements
  • Advanced Business Degree coupled with CPA (K) certification or similar certification.
  • Minimum 8 years in USAID financial management as well as contract and grant administration, supervision, budgeting, reporting, accounting and financial analysis experience is required.
  • Thorough understanding of USAID financial guidelines and regulations and sound judgment in applying them to diverse field based operations.
  • S/he must have knowledge of and ability to use accounting principles and methods, techniques, and systems of financial management, and be able to guide and implement best administrative and financial practices.
  • Sound understanding of and ability to use accounting software (ERP) and the MS office suite of applications with emphasis on MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint.
  • Strong leadership and management skills. Able to lead in the achievement of results.
  • Desired personal qualities include unimpeachable integrity, patience, tact, mature judgment, and strong negotiating and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent team player, able to work with minimal supervision and with prior experience in administration (logistics).
  • Willing to travel extensively in and outside the country when appropriate.
  • Fluency in English and Swahili languages.
  • Previous work experience in an INGO in the health sector is desirable.
Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter detailing current and expected salary, names and contacts of three referees, preferably supervisors and clearly indicating daytime telephone contacts to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org

Closing date for applications is 15th June, 2012. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who meet the above qualifications and are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.

Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer

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