Friday, January 6, 2012

MERCY USA NUTRITION TECHNICAL MANAGER JOB VACANCY IN KENYA

Vacancy Details

Post Title:            Nutrition Technical Manager
Duty Station        Kenya National Office
Duration               1 year, possibility of extension
No. of Positions  1
Closing Date         8th  January 2012
Availability:        Immediate, interviews shall be short listed as we receive them

Job Purpose:
Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Duties:
Maintain accounting/internal control systems and recommend policies and procedures.
Assuring accuracy of accounting Data.
Performing internal auditing for MercyUSA.
Prepare, maintain and update the fixed asset register.
Follow up with Logistics regarding the in-kind donation materials and agreements.
Substantiate financial transactions by confirming all supporting documentation.
Liasing with External auditors.
Prepare financial reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information for all projects.
Performing reconciliations for all banks and cash accounts.
Maintain payroll both in soft and hard copies.
Ensuring Interbank transfers are done accurately and reconciled on monthly basis.
Keep custody, understand and implement grant agreements/contracts.

Build the capacity of Sub offices by undertaking training needs analysis and organizing trainings for finance staff.
Provide day to day support to the sub offices
Carry out other duties as required and requested by the Regional Finance Manger

Job Requirements

  1. University degree in Bachelor of Commerce Accounting option or other business related field with extensive experience in financial management.
  2. Holder of CPA 2 minimum.
  3. Hands on experience with quick books and other financial software.
  4. Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
  5. Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.
  6. Previous work experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations would be an advantage.
  7. Good written and spoken English and local language is essential.
  8. Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Mercy USA.
  9. Commitment to humanitarian principles and actions



All Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to wnjiru@mercyusa.org by close of business January 8th 2012. Applications shall be reviewed on receipt