Description:
S/he will be responsible for the everyday finance and accounting functions of Afya Uzazi Nakuru office, which includes, assisting the Finance Manager in developing and monitoring project budgets and pipelines, supervising the Finance Associate and supporting in the procurement, purchasing, and contracts and grants (C&G), ensuring adherence to funder rules and regulations, and assisting with capacity building of implementing partners. The incumbent will be based in Nakuru county.
Qualifications:
REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Significant, demonstrated experience in managing donor funds.
Strong working knowledge of USAID financial management policies, procedures and practices.
Good planning and organizational skills.
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needs.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and public.
Demonstrated experience in supervision and managing a team required.
Must be computer literate with hands-on experience with computerized accounting systems (preferably MS Dynamics Navigator). Conversant with common working tools including MS Office, etc.
Excellent communication skills in English required and proficiency in Swahili is an added advantage.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
University degree in Commerce, Finance or Business Administration with 3-5 years’ relevant experience or MBA/MA/MS or a related field with 1-3 years’ or CPA (K) with minimum of five years of progressive working experience in accounting, financial management in a non-governmental organization or large complex projects.
Managing USAID/USG funded projects will have an added advantage.
Experience working with an international organization will be an added advantage.
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