• Oversee and manage daily program-wide accounting and finance functions including timely recording of transactions, cash management, banking, payroll, inventory, receivables, and payables.
• Plan and implement systems for financial operations in the country office and in area program offices in accordance with the LWF Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for cash flow management, budgeting, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management and compliance.
• Train and supervise finance staff in the program.
• Maintain banking relations and plan and monitor country cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of LWF World Service projects.
• Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions to LWF World Service Headquarters, for review by the Finance and Administration Manger, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare monthly management reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and Program staff as required, including expenditures by cost center/project and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner.
• Continuously stay abreast with donor policies, procedures, rules and regulations; compile and update applicable local policies; train LWF staff in these policies.
• Ensure compliance with LWF financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to LWF World Service and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned.
• Prepare financial reports, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, to donors in line with donor requirements and templates. Assist in developing annual fiscal year budgets together with the Finance and Administration Manager.
Education/Proffesional designation/Experience
• Bachelor degree/B.COM/or equivalent in accounting or finance is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of four years of progressive financial management experience is required
• Professional qualification in accountancy such as ACCA or Certified Public Accountant(stage 2).
• Minimum three years of experience from an international NGO is required; international NGO field office experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including management of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables and balance sheet.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel
• Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired
• Excellent oral and written English skills. Previous knowledge of ACCPAC SAGE will be an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY:
The Human Resources Officer, Lutheran World Federation Kenya-Djibouti,
P.O Box 40870-00100, Nairobi or Email to: lwf.nbi.kenya@gmail.com
Closing date: 10th March 2017
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted