Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Country Director
Background:
Internews network, www.internews.org is an international not-for-profit media development organization that works to improve access to information for people around the world, by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies in the public interests.
Internews programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities and make their voices heard.
Job Summary:
The Finance and Administration Manager will provide regular technical support and training to program teams, maintain sound, reliable, effective and efficient administrative financial management systems.
S/he will oversee preparation of monthly financial statements and the local procurement of equipment and supplies.
The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will report directly to the Kenya Country Director
Specific Responsibilities:
Financial management
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Country Director
Background:
Internews network, www.internews.org is an international not-for-profit media development organization that works to improve access to information for people around the world, by fostering independent media and promoting open communications policies in the public interests.
Internews programs are built on the conviction that providing people with access to vibrant, diverse news and information empowers them to participate effectively in their communities and make their voices heard.
Job Summary:
The Finance and Administration Manager will provide regular technical support and training to program teams, maintain sound, reliable, effective and efficient administrative financial management systems.
S/he will oversee preparation of monthly financial statements and the local procurement of equipment and supplies.
The successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will report directly to the Kenya Country Director
Specific Responsibilities:
Financial management
- Ensure compliance with Internews and donor regulations and procedures
- Ensure activities are implemented as per the approved agreements and budgets.
- Coordinate and consolidate the projection of monthly expenditures
- Maintain finance & accounting systems and procedures and ensure adherence
- Supervise day to day accounting operations and financial management functions
- Oversee all procurement in the Kenya office, including reviewing and accounting for procurement transactions to ensure adequate supporting documentation, accuracy of amounts and control over payment
- Provide technical support to staff as necessary
- Implement and monitor cost effective and efficient systems and procedures
- Oversee preparation and submission of monthly financial statements and ensure timely submissions of the same (expenses reports, wire transfer requests to HQ).
Administration:
- Responsible for organizational administration, ensuring efficient operations, communications and systems
- Ensure country office policies, procedures and activities are compliant with country laws and regulations (working with Legal advisor).
- Oversee VAT refunds
- Oversee logistical support to programs
- Oversight of all services contracts
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director
Human Resources management (A recommendation, but not a requirement)
- Ensure HR admin systems provide accurate, current information
- Ensure Internews HR policies are aligned to current labour laws and regulation
Education and experience:
- Master's degree or other advanced degree in finance, business administration or other related field
- Hold a recognized professional certificate such as CPA, ACCA.
- Demonstrated experience with finance and administration functions of international organizations (at least 5 years)
- Knowledge and technical experience in accounting (including computerized accounting systems), administration and operational practices
- Knowledge of US government funding rules and regulations, financial reporting and disclosure requirements
Skills and abilities:
- Demonstrated skills in negotiations and effective communication with staff at all levels of the organization and external partners
- Strong financial management and organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, communication, partnering and supervisory skills
- Ability to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities established by finance demands
- Ability to communicate financial information to supervisors, department managers, and upper management and employees from other departments
- Ability to provide technical support and training in finance and administration.
- Ability to facilitate decision making process
To Apply:
To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter to: lgacheru@internews.org and fndege@internews.org
Subject line:- Finance and Administration Manager
Indicate your current and expected salary in your CV
Application deadline - 27th August 2010
E-mail applications only. No phone-calls or canvassing allowed
To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter to: lgacheru@internews.org and fndege@internews.org
Subject line:- Finance and Administration Manager
Indicate your current and expected salary in your CV
Application deadline - 27th August 2010
E-mail applications only. No phone-calls or canvassing allowed
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