Concern Worldwide Finance Officer (Programme Support Unit) 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 qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:

Job Title: Finance Officer – Programme Support Unit (PSU)
 

Duty Station: Based in Nairobi with Limited Travel to Field Locations
 

Contract Type: One Year Renewable
 

Job Summary: As the Finance Officer (PSU) s/he will primarily focus on ensuring all the fundamental accounting functions (bank, cash, authorisation controls) operate effectively in Nairobi and in compliance with Concern procedures. 

S/he will make sure that PSU accounts are completed timely with proper budget codes, correct amounts and correct allocation rates. 

S/he will release monthly recharges to other country programmes and update the headquarter office on the same.

S/he will monitor the bank balances; reconcile bank and cash accounts, balance sheet accounts including other countries holding accounts.

S/he will also conduct partner financial assessment, partner capacity building and monitoring of partner budgets & reports.

Person Specification:

• Accounting qualification, CPA III or equivalent
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in similar position
• Experience working with an INGO and in an emergency context is an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills, attention to details, a team player and able to work under pressure

A detailed ToR for this position may be obtained by sending an email to the following address: concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net

Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should apply by sending a CV and a covering letter with the subject ‘FINANCE OFFICER – PROGRAMME SUPPORT UNIT (PSU)’ addressed to:- The Human Resource Manager, Concern Worldwide to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net

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

Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 7th December, 2014.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and the Concern Code of Conduct have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants, especially beneficiaries, from abuse and exploitation

Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer