KICKSTART INTERNATIONAL
FINANCE OFFICER
Closing date: 02 Sep 2011
KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of
people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth.
KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use
them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth.
(www.kickstart.org). The organization is recruiting for a qualified, enthusiastic Finance Officer. This person
will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Country Accountant. The Finance Officer will be
responsible for providing financial and administrative support in the Accounts Payable sections and
contribute to the effective and efficient running of the finance function.
Principle Accountabilities
• Reviewing creditor/ supplier invoices and payment vouchers i.e. ensuring that the necessary
documents are compiled together before approval and for payment.
• Reviewing payment vouchers to ensure all the payment documents satisfy the arithmetic accuracy
and completeness and payments are made timely.
• Monthly vendor accounts reconciliations, staff accounts and general ledger account reconciliations
• Responsible for petty cash fund reimbursements and maintenance.
• Responsible for the treasury function and all the bank correspondences
• Review and submission of the monthly payroll deductions list.
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Ensuring timely reimbursement of business advance to the staff and timely payment of other cash
requests (travel advances/salary advances etc).
• Maintaining a fixed assets register and ensuring that the assets are properly tagged and
safeguarded by carrying out frequent physical checks.
• Ensuring that statutory payments are timely and in compliance with the laws.
• Preparation and filing of monthly finance checklist and monthly, quarterly and annual reports as
required.
Skills and competencies
• Minimum qualifications of a Bachelors degree in business (Those with Bachelor of Commerce
degree Accounting Option will have an added advantage) and should have 3 years post
qualification experience. Must be Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or with ACCA
• Detail oriented, capable planner, strong analytical skills and a good team player.
• Must have in depth understanding of accounting systems, especially ERP (Microsoft Navision) plus
Strong computer skills – MS Office
• Hands on and self driven
How to apply
If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly email your one page
Application letter together with your detailed CV, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject
line of your email to hr@kickstart.org by 02nd September, 2011.