FINANCE OFFICER
We are seeking a suitable person to fill in the position of Finance Officer.
The details of the vacancy are as follows:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Analyst: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Head Office, Nairobi
Job Purpose:
The Finance Officer should ensure the effective functioning of finance department and administration of
finance operations and systems in support of the various programs in the organization. Additionally,
he/she should establish and maintain financial and management procedures, ensure compliance with all
regulatory requirements and ensure adequate resource acquisition for the development of services in
ICL.
Main Tasks
Financial Management duties and responsibilities
• Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions their impact
on the organization's policies and operations.
• Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on organization's
financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Coordinates tax reporting programs and investor relations activities.
• Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with statistical and
routine reports.
• To focus on the Cost Minimization and profit maximization of the organization.
• Anticipation of funds (capitalization) at a strategic level.
• Anticipation of funds (raising of funds)
• Making financial reports including quarterly management reports for strategic decision making
• Making Balance sheet & profit and loss statements for management decision making.
• Analysis of future earning or expenses (forecasting)
• Prepare reimbursement invoices and send them to the donor for payment
• Prepare and review cash flow projections for the organization to ensure adequate flow and make
necessary recommendations.
Reports
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the company's annual report.
• Supervise the preparation of donor monthly financial reports for the different projects.
• Presentation of clear and accurate financial data as required on a timely basis. This involves:
o preparing accounts and reconciling balance sheets monthly;
o presentation of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement monthly
o conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
o overseeing budgetary controls;
o monitoring cash flow;
o monitoring performance and efficiency;
o analyzing change and conducting risk assessment.
Budgeting
• Oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, long range forecasting and
insurance activities for the organization.
• Budget review: Review of annual plan, along with iterations as required throughout the fiscal year
in coordination with departmental managers and the CEO
• Role purpose: To establish and maintain financial and management Co-ordinate and oversee
budget development and implementation
• Develop tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of program and head office
budgets.
• Participate in strategic planning, and formulating long-term business plans;
• Business modelling and forecasting, including developing complex financial models;
• Assess and make recommendations on the pricing of the company’s services to help attain the
company’s revenue, profitability and client base goals in consideration of the prevailing external
factors including the economic and competitive environment;
• Coordinate with Project Managers and the CEO in the preparation of annual budgets.
Audit & Tax Filing
• Manage and facilitate the internal and external audits
• Ensure Statutory Audits are clean and conducted efficiently.
• Conducting various analysis and reconciliation as required
• Managing tax preparation as accurately as possible and filed in a timely manner in order to
comply with tax statutes and avoid penalties
• Inform the company of any potential exposure related to tax issues current or future, for example,
changes in laws or statutes relating to taxes
Record Keeping
• Ensure that finance and other administrative documents are properly managed, secure and
complete
• Receive and file copies of all programs reports
• Prepare and maintain a fixed asset register
• Maintain a depreciation schedule
Capacity Building for Program Staff
• Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to organizational and donor compliance finance
requirements.
• Train program staff on how to keep proper books of account and preparation of Financial reports
• Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each service location is adequately managed, staffed and
resourced.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the Administration Department
Person Specification
• A first Degree in the Business/Social Sciences. A Bachelors of Commerce Finance Option will be
an definite advantage
• Be a qualified Accountant- CPA K/ ACCA Finalist is mandatory.
• Excellent computer knowledge in Quick books, Excel and Word a must.
• Working knowledge of, SPSS or Epi data, Microsoft power point, and access would be an added
advantage.
• At least 2 (two) year relevant working experience.
• Previous Experience in the funding agencies particularly USAID in the same capacity will be an
added advantage.
• Good report writing skills.
• Keen on details with high level of initiative.
• A hard working individual willing to put in extra hours of work when need arises.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• An individual with absolute Integrity mark.
Please send your CV and cover letter quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to
reach us on or before 24th June, 2011 .The subject line of your application should be ‘Finance Officer.
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We are seeking a suitable person to fill in the position of Finance Officer.
The details of the vacancy are as follows:
Job Title: Finance Officer
Job Analyst: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: Head Office, Nairobi
Job Purpose:
The Finance Officer should ensure the effective functioning of finance department and administration of
finance operations and systems in support of the various programs in the organization. Additionally,
he/she should establish and maintain financial and management procedures, ensure compliance with all
regulatory requirements and ensure adequate resource acquisition for the development of services in
ICL.
Main Tasks
Financial Management duties and responsibilities
• Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions their impact
on the organization's policies and operations.
• Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on organization's
financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Coordinates tax reporting programs and investor relations activities.
• Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with statistical and
routine reports.
• To focus on the Cost Minimization and profit maximization of the organization.
• Anticipation of funds (capitalization) at a strategic level.
• Anticipation of funds (raising of funds)
• Making financial reports including quarterly management reports for strategic decision making
• Making Balance sheet & profit and loss statements for management decision making.
• Analysis of future earning or expenses (forecasting)
• Prepare reimbursement invoices and send them to the donor for payment
• Prepare and review cash flow projections for the organization to ensure adequate flow and make
necessary recommendations.
Reports
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the company's annual report.
• Supervise the preparation of donor monthly financial reports for the different projects.
• Presentation of clear and accurate financial data as required on a timely basis. This involves:
o preparing accounts and reconciling balance sheets monthly;
o presentation of income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement monthly
o conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities;
o overseeing budgetary controls;
o monitoring cash flow;
o monitoring performance and efficiency;
o analyzing change and conducting risk assessment.
Budgeting
• Oversees and directs budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, long range forecasting and
insurance activities for the organization.
• Budget review: Review of annual plan, along with iterations as required throughout the fiscal year
in coordination with departmental managers and the CEO
• Role purpose: To establish and maintain financial and management Co-ordinate and oversee
budget development and implementation
• Develop tools and mechanisms for effective and efficient monitoring of program and head office
budgets.
• Participate in strategic planning, and formulating long-term business plans;
• Business modelling and forecasting, including developing complex financial models;
• Assess and make recommendations on the pricing of the company’s services to help attain the
company’s revenue, profitability and client base goals in consideration of the prevailing external
factors including the economic and competitive environment;
• Coordinate with Project Managers and the CEO in the preparation of annual budgets.
Audit & Tax Filing
• Manage and facilitate the internal and external audits
• Ensure Statutory Audits are clean and conducted efficiently.
• Conducting various analysis and reconciliation as required
• Managing tax preparation as accurately as possible and filed in a timely manner in order to
comply with tax statutes and avoid penalties
• Inform the company of any potential exposure related to tax issues current or future, for example,
changes in laws or statutes relating to taxes
Record Keeping
• Ensure that finance and other administrative documents are properly managed, secure and
complete
• Receive and file copies of all programs reports
• Prepare and maintain a fixed asset register
• Maintain a depreciation schedule
Capacity Building for Program Staff
• Ensure that all staff are aware of and adhere to organizational and donor compliance finance
requirements.
• Train program staff on how to keep proper books of account and preparation of Financial reports
• Ensure, delegating as appropriate, that each service location is adequately managed, staffed and
resourced.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the Administration Department
Person Specification
• A first Degree in the Business/Social Sciences. A Bachelors of Commerce Finance Option will be
an definite advantage
• Be a qualified Accountant- CPA K/ ACCA Finalist is mandatory.
• Excellent computer knowledge in Quick books, Excel and Word a must.
• Working knowledge of, SPSS or Epi data, Microsoft power point, and access would be an added
advantage.
• At least 2 (two) year relevant working experience.
• Previous Experience in the funding agencies particularly USAID in the same capacity will be an
added advantage.
• Good report writing skills.
• Keen on details with high level of initiative.
• A hard working individual willing to put in extra hours of work when need arises.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• An individual with absolute Integrity mark.
Please send your CV and cover letter quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to
reach us on or before 24th June, 2011 .The subject line of your application should be ‘Finance Officer.
254JOBLINK>>>FOR JOB SEARCH,JOBS HIRING,JOB VACANCIES,PART-TIME,GOVERNMENT OR OTHER KENYAN JOBS