Vacancy title:
Finance & Administrative Officer (Re-advertisement)
Jobs at:
Kakenya’s DreamDeadline of this Job:
07 December 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial administration
• Responsible for financial record keeping and administration; ensure that all finances are properly administered and monitored in accordance with Kakenya’s Dream (KD) financial regulations and controls
• Overseeing the maintenance of the QuickBooks accounting system by ensuring that accounting transactions are posted correctly and timely and that data is posted and backed up on a daily basis
• Liaising with external auditors to ensure regular and annual audits are carried out smoothly
• Preparing monthly financial reports for internal and external use on income, expenditure, and any variations from budgets
• Preparing and management of budgets
• Provide financial support to the project team members i.e: Quarterly funds disbursements
• Review all financial documentation including Payment Vouchers, Petty Cash Vouchers, Journal Vouchers, EFT Vouchers and Payroll Voucher
• Maintaining bank records, performing bank statements reconciliations and dealing with the bank on all financial matters
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements as relating to existing laws
• Processing of payments
• Responsible for the management and administration of the payroll
• Support statutory returns filing on monthly basis i.e: PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, HELB
• Responsible for researching and helping put in place additional policies and procedures as needed (Reviewing & implementation of financial policies)
• Resolve finance related queries
Ensuring coordination and adherence by local Program Accountant
• Work closely and oversee the work of the Program Accountant to ensure proper management, tracking, and alignment with KD policies and procedures.
• Identify any deviations or errors and work with the Program Accountant and Country Manager to resolve in a timely manner
General administration and tasks
• Carrying out, and helping develop where necessary, administrative systems such as records management, operating documents and procedures, etc.
• Managing the administrative aspects of human resources for the organization, including updating and maintaining personnel files, tracking leave requests, recruiting new staff, and preparing contracts
• Making in-country arrangements for US staff and visitors traveling to Kenya
• Organizing team meetings, circulating agendas and taking/circulating minutes
• Represent the finance department at the Board of Directors’ quarterly meetings
• Performing general administrative duties; correspondence, procurement and maintenance of equipment
Required Qualifications
1. University degree in accounting, finance or related degree
2. Minimum CPA Part II qualification
3. Previous experience working with QuickBooks Pro and online QuickBooks
4. Previous experience managing the entire auditing process
5. Previous experience in grant management and reporting on both restricted and unrestricted funds
6. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• If you meet the above qualifications, please email your resume and cover letter indicating your expected salary and availability to jobs@kakenyasdream.org by close of business on Wednesday 7th December, 2022
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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