Concern Worldwide Finance Manager (Partners) Job in Nairobi Kenya

Concern Worldwide is a non-governmental, international humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
 

Job Title: Finance Manager - Partners
 

Duty Station: Nairobi
 

Duration of Contract: Open Ended
 

Job Summary: The incumbent will be charged with ensuring that all aspects of Concern’s financial standards, procedures and processes with partners are effectively adhered to and carried out. 

S/he will oversee and be accountable for partner finances to ensure funding is utilized in an appropriate and transparent manner. 

This includes, but is not limited to, pre-assessment of partner financial capabilities; ensuring partner contracts meet Concern’s financial standards; reviewing all partners’ assessments findings, partner expenditure reports and conducting partner audits

Job Specification:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or other relevant field
• Full CPA (K), ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional certification
• At least 5 years’ experience working with an INGO in accounting and finance especially in donor grants management
• Experience in auditing and training finance and non-finance staff is an added advantage
• Proficient in computer software and applications, including at least one accounting software, preferably Microsoft Great Plains (MGP) and Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, leadership, communication and people skills

A detailed job description can be obtained by sending an email to concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net

Interested applicants, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Finance Manager - Partners’ by Sunday 4th May 2014.

Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise. 

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer