Finance and Administration Officer Job in Kenya – One Year Contract

An international organization using radio for delivering impact driven extension services to small holder farmers invites applications for the above position.

Reporting to the Country Director, the Finance and Administration Officer is responsible for overseeing all accounting tasks and coordinating the administration function to assure effective utilization of organizational resources.

Specific duties

• Update and maintain accounting records, ensuring compliance with general accounting standards
• Verify, allocate and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts
• Summarize details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfer data to general ledger
• Ensure timely and accurate bank and payroll reconciliation
• Timely completion and submission of statutory deductions to relevant authorities
• Provide technical assistance to project sub grantees to ensure adherence to project reporting and accounting procedures
• Perform any duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelors degree from a recognized university (Accounting or Finance)
• Relevant professional qualifications in Finance i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA
• Strong Microsoft office skills, especially Excel and working knowledge of QuickBooks
• Dependability and willingness to take on projects and complete them in a timely manner
• High performance leader with organizational, interpersonal, analytical and strong communication skills

The successful candidate will possess a minimum of five years of progressively more responsible work experience preferably with a donor-funded organization.

Candidates should send their letter of application and a detailed CV, including three referees to info@farmervoice.or.ke by 15 September 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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