Wednesday, November 16, 2011

KEPSA FINANCE OFFICER JOB IN KENYA

KENYA PRIVATE SECTOR ALLIANCE
FINANCE OFFICER
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is the apex body of the private sector in
Kenya. It has a membership of more than 80,000 corporates through associations.
The strategic focus for KEPSA is advocacy by coordinating the private sector on high
level national cross cutting issues and private sector development.
KEPSA seeks to recruit a dynamic individual for the above position.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the overall KEPSA financial management system that
would include:
o Financial reports;
o Project progress reports; and
o Procurement process management;
• Prepare and maintain proper accounting records for KEPSA and all the KEPSA
funded projects in line with respective donor reporting requirements;
• Work with programs team on developing funding proposals and meet with
potential and interested donors;
• Lead the team in annual budgeting process and financial management
decisions;
• Prepare KEPSA annual budgets based on the company’s projections and the
Annual Operational and Procurement Plan;
• Consolidate and report the financial status and performance of all the KEPSAfunded
activities on a monthly basis;
• Prepare financial reports for all KEPSA projects;
• Maintains records and accounts to reflect the KEPSA’s operation and financial
condition;
• Develop opportunities and monitor investments for KEPSA sustainability;
• Ensuring that Internal Control Systems are adhered to;
• Billing, verification of receipts and payments;
• Ensure proper books of accounts are maintained;
• Ensuring that statutory returns, payroll and monthly reconciliation are done
by the accountant as required;
• Coordinate meetings with the KEPSA Finance and Procurement Board
Committee;
• Attend to any duty as otherwise directed by the Chief Executive Officer
regarding Finance and Procurement functions


Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or its equivalent and be a
member of ICPAK. A post graduate qualification in the same field will be an
added advantage.
• Proven experience in Financial management preferable in donor funded
projects
• At least (5) years relevant and progressive experience at this level.
• Good knowledge and understanding in accounting, taxation and
administration.
• Team player with Excellent and effective communications skills, both orally
and in writing.
• Accuracy and attention to details.
• Knowledge of accounting packages and computerized business systems.
• High degree of honesty and integrity.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit
their detailed CVs to the address below, showing current remuneration, copies of
testimonials, certificates, names and addresses of at least three (3) professional
referees.

HR and Administration Officer
Kenya Private Sector Alliance
P.O Box 3556-00100
Nairobi
Or email to: hr@kepsa.or.ke

To be received not later than Monday, November 21, 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.