Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 11, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Job Summary
The purpose and role the Finance and Administration Officer is to support in effective financial, administration, HR management support and logistical operations with accounting perspective. This entails review of financial documents and generation of various financial reports observing best practices and assuring expected quality and compliance. It will also entail various administrative duties and roles in areas human resource and of logistics aimed at ensuring smooth operational support to project implementation. The holder of the position will also provide support in custody and implementation of internal control systems in finance department.

Main duties and responsibilities
• Cash management
• Preparation of project finance and management financial reports for projects
• Grant management
• Cash flows and budgeting for supported projects and region
• Data handling and management
• Reviews- compliance, performance and financial reviews
• Procurements
• Managing employee files and affairs in the office - including all staff administrative affairs
• Basic fleet management

Reporting Lines and Collaboration
The FAO reports and works under the functional and administrative supervision of the Project Manager / Country Director and in collaboration with other program staff and the Regional Heads of Finance, Logistics and HR.

Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
· University degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognized institution
· CPA finalist will be an added advantage
· Proficiency in Office computer packages (word, excel) and experience in specialized accounting software. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics BC is essential.
· 5 years minimum hands on work experience in Finance and Administration position. Experience in a humanitarian or other International NGO setting an added advantage.
· Exposure to human resource and logistics functions (e.g. procurement, fleet, warehousing) will be an added advantage
· Ability to analyze problems and make sound operational decisions
· Ability to work with minimum supervision
· Solid understanding of donor regulations desirable.
· Good communication skills, both oral and written in English.
· A team player with good organizational skills.

Desirable attributes
· Individual must be results oriented
· Highly self-motivated, and adaptive
· Ability to establish strong working relationships with staff in Kenya and internationally
· Experience working in a multicultural environment
Selection Criteria
· Selection will be based on requirements, competencies and skills outlined above.
· VSF Germany is an equal opportunity employer but female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Remuneration and benefits package
Successful candidates with be offered competitive remuneration in local currency and accompanying staff benefits in line with local labour market rates and organizational policies

Work Hours: 8 60 Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
A. Application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates who meets the requirements should send their applications with the subject line “Finance and Administration Officer” to the e-mail address: recruitment@vsfg.org and copied to admin_hr@vsfg.org on or before 20th of November 2021 which is the closing date for receiving applications. The application documents should include the following, all in one document:
• Cover letter for application (max 1 page)
• Updated CV of not more than 2 pages and with at least 3 professional referees.
Summary table of educational background, work experience, skill and competence (max 1 page)

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