Regional Financial Analyst Vacancy - TechnoServe

Regional Financial Analyst- East Africa
Technoserve is a rapidly growing, non-profit organization dedicated to the expansion of economic opportunity and income for the poor in over 20 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and India. Founded in 1968, TechnoServe implements projects that enhance the competitiveness of agricultural and other industry “value chains” for the benefit of small-holder farmers and other market participants in developing countries.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with wide financial experience preferably gained at international level to fill the position of Regional Financial Analyst for East Africa whose main responsibilities will include: providing interface with country Financial Controllers, Country Directors and Regional Directors currently in four (4) countries in Africa; be the initial and primary point of contact for processing payments, grant administration and treasury needs on behalf of country offices; review each Country Financial Controller’s work to ensure accuracy; provide internal control and reliability of data entered by each country ; provide grant administration support for TechnoServe headquarters in Washington / Norwalk and Africa country offices including revenue recognition.
Based in Nairobi or Dar-e -Salaam with direct report to the Director International Finance in Washington, USA, the incumbent should possess the following qualifications: At least an MBA in Finance and CPA-K or its equivalent with either Accounting ,Economics or Business Administration at first degree level ; at least five (5) years experience in Financial Analysis ; Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal cross-cultural skills; computer skills in MS Word Office Suite; ability to travel up to 25% of time internationally and domestically; knowledge of Serenic Financial Accounting System will be an added advantage.

Qualified candidates should submit their applications by email (letters and CV’s as one document- not separate attachment) addressed to the Country Director. Your application should include your current monthly/previous salary and benefits as well as your expected salary. Submit your application to admin@technoserve.or.ke so as to reach us by 11th June 2010.