Louis Berger Group: Office Manager

The Louis Berger Group, one of the largest multidisciplinary consulting organizations in the world invites applications from suitably qualified National citizens to fill the post of a office manger based in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Information
Title: Office Manager
Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager – Juba
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Start Date: Immediate

Position Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, the office manager will perform the following principal functions:
* Make travel bookings for transit staff, air, hotel and transfers
* Procure visas and travel documents from embassies
* Prepare vouchers, bills and requests payment for review and approval.
* Classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles of the SISP project.
* Send original transaction vouchers to Juba office and file copies for office and audit use.
* Make payments to suppliers once approved
* Maintain petty cash
* Financial reporting through the Field Cash Report (FCR) on a weekly basis.
* Maintain the FCR database and ensure it is backed up regularly.
* Get quotations and procure goods and ship to Juba
* Carry out any other relevant duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Essential Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in accounting with knowledge of accounting software applications. Excellent computer skills particularly excel and word.

Desirable Qualifications: Working experience with a large NGO is preferred. Accounting experience

Education: Secondary education, with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

Language Requirements: Fluent in written and spoken English and the ability to
draft accounting related correspondence.

Corporate Competencies:
* Demonstrates commitment to LBG mission, vision and values.
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

To Apply:

Interested Applicants should Submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) and supporting documents, such as College Diplomas, Certifications, etc. to:
* Mark Bessell, Finance & Administration Manager Email: mbessell@sisp-sudan.com
* and Amina Manguru, Acting Office Manager Email: amanguru@sisp-sudan.com

By the closing date of 22nd July 2010, 5:00 pm East African Time

Only short-listed candidates will be considered for an interview (23 July)

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