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NOPE seeks to recruit a Finance Manager who will provide strategic leadership in financial management services for NOPE, spearheading implementation of financial strategies, financial management, control and forward planning for finances in line with the NOPE strategy.
Effective utilization of resources, timely availability and reliability of financial information.Effective internal and cost controls.Ensuring financial sustainabilityCost effective and efficient management systemsTimely and accurate reportsThe job holder’s duties and responsibilities are outlined as follows:-Developing, implementing and maintaining good financial policies and systemsManaging the budgetary and forward planning systems and process including annual, quarterly and ad hoc budgetsReviewing donor contracts to ensure that budgets are in line with donor requirementsPreparing NOPE standards of financial operationsProviding operational financial support and guidance to senior managers on budgeting and financial performancePreparing periodic financial reports and interpreting the same to Board and managementLiaising with Internal and External auditors and responding to queries, observations and recommendationsManaging overall work process of the finance unit by ensuring effective work assignment, supervision and staff development.A university degree in accounting, commerce or businessAccountancy qualification (CPA(K), ACCA etc)Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office, spreadsheet applications and computerized accounting systems in particular QuickBooks, SAGE Pastel with sound knowledge and experience of Performance Based Output Budget SystemExperience and Personality Desired:-Extensive experience in business, financial administration with at least 3 years at a senior management levelKnowledge of and demonstrated experience in US government compliance requirements as well as experience working with other donorsStrong strategic advisory and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate teams and establish and implement work plan objectivesFluent in English with excellent communications, presentation and inter-personal skills.Membership of a recognized professional accounting institute is a mustApplicants should submit their CV and covering letter setting out their experience as described above and details of at least 3 referees. Applications to be emailed to hr@nope.or.ke by 31st July 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
