Ref.: FAC– PASA / 2-11-11)

The Finance and Administration Coordinator (PASA) will ensure timely, accurate and efficient maintenance and update of all accounting records as required by AGRA under PASA initiative.

Reporting to the AGRA’s Head Finance and Team Leader (PASA) this position is nationally recruited and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya ending December 2018 (project end-date).

Specific responsibilities will include:
Performing the budgeting process for PASA during business development and the annual budgeting process;
Supporting the Head, Finance during PASA annual audit to ensure timely conclusion of audit;
Ensuring all PASA transactions are captured accurately into the accounting software;
Performing all regular and timely reconciliations for PASA bank accounts, receivables and payables;
Ensuring accurate asset register for all PASA assets in the AGRA Master Asset Register;
Overseeing and managing the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the project and ensuring timely submission of financial information and reports to donor and program teams;
Ensuring compliance to and filing of PASA registration returns;
Ensuring timely filling of tax returns at all country offices where PASA is registered;
Ensuring donor compliance for all PASA awards;
Processing PASA grants and contracts ensuring their completeness and accuracy;
Developing and maintaining a grant tracking database to monitor the disbursements of PASA grantees;
Conducting periodic compliance financial monitoring visits and providing required information to audit personnel;
Supporting the PASA grantees in developing financial tools for effective program financial management;
Overseeing grantees’ financial reporting and fund management. Coaching, training and mentoring PASA grantees finance teams, with the aim of strengthening their technical capacity; and
Conducting periodic risk analysis, capacity assessments and financial reviews on grantee processes, tools, systems, policies, internal controls and governance.

Key qualifications, knowledge and experience required:
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance and Accounting;
CPA (K) or ACCA certification/accreditation;
Minimum of 5 years work experience in general accounting and financial management, preferably in a private sector and fund management setting;
Good working knowledge of not-for-profit and private foundation law and accounting regulations;
Knowledge of East and West Africa tax environments and Government regulations for the Not for Profit Sector;
Computer proficiency and familiarity with a range of software applications including MS Excel, MS Word, and accounting packages; and
Knowledge of French a distinct advantage.

How to Apply
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position’s responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, current remuneration and e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the respective reference number on your application letter.

To be considered, your application must be received by 27 November 2015 addressed to:

The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
Tel: +254 20 423 0000

For more information on these positions, applicants can visit www.agra.org