ACTED Capital Finance Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. 

ACTED was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in Paris, France.

ACTED Kenya is looking for experienced self driven and self oriented professional to fill the following post;

Capital Finance Officer
 

Department: Finance

Contract Duration: Open Ended
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travels to the field.
 

Starting Date: 06/01/2014

Under the authority of the Head of Finance, her/his specific duties will include:

Overall responsible for accountancy and financial follow-up of ACTED projects implemented in Kenya and Somalia 
 

Key Responsibilities

• budget control, cost control and ensuring internal controls / procedures are followed.
• Preparation and check of ACTED Monthly Financial Control Tools
• Responsible for Advance/Loan follow up at Country Level
• Uploading and management of SAGA (Accountancy software)
• Bank Relationship at Country Level
• Supervising and training capital Cashier, technical support to area finance officers.
• Checking accountability of procurement documentation, signing Cash Checking Documents, bank statements, bank reconciliation.
• Signing of documentation to confirm procurement, validate purchases and release payments, before payment is processed by the cashier.
• Responsible for cash planning, payment follow up and consolidation of debt follow up
• Responsible for checking capital and field office documentation on monthly basis.
• Responsible for finance filing and FLAT(Finance,Logistics,Administration,Trasparecy) folder filing(finance section)
• Perform other relevant duties.

Requested Profile

• A Bachelors Degree holder in Business Administration (Finance option) or Professional CPA holder.
• Demonstrated experience of overall responsibility and accountability for the financial management of an organization preferably an INGO.
• Well conversant with computer applications-MS Office is mandatory
• Knowledge of accounting principles and hands on experience of using computerized financial accounting systems Good presentation and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong team player of high integrity, pleasant personality, ability to work under least supervision
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• High numeracy and sound technical skills
• The ability to balance the demands of work with other commitments;
• The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships;
• The potential to lead and motivate others;

Application Procedure
 

Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications with the subject line; APPLICATION FOR A CAPITAL FINANCE OFFICER POSITION accompanied by an updated curriculum vitae detailing three professional  referees, contacts and expected salary to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 19 December 2013.

Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.

Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACTED is an Equal Opportunity Employer.