Organization employing: Marie Stopes Kenya
Position required: Finance and Administration Director
Report To: Chief Executive Officer
Overall Role:
The post holder as a key member of MSK’s Senior Management Team (SMT) and is responsible for ensuring that the organization makes the most efficient use of the group’s financial resources by managing its resources effectively, identifying and implementing new project activities
Ensuring that the books of accounts are maintained according to recognized accounting standards and also making sure that the organization complies with all statutory regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
* A certified Public Accountant (K) recognized accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent with bachelor’s degree in finance, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years post qualifying experience, preferably with some commercial experience
* Although not essential, experience of Sun-accounting systems would be beneficial
* Proficiency in usage of computers and office software packages and other programs is essential.
* Ability to work conscientiously and independently
* Ability to interact efficiently with donors, counterparts and other organizations
* Familiarity with donor funded projects and financial reporting is desirable
* Demonstrate ability to consistently meet strict deadlines is mandatory
* Ability to manage the overall work process of a Finance unit by ensuring effective work assignments, supervision and development to ensure availability of competent and well motivated staff.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and copies of their certificates to:
The Human Resources Director:
P.O Box 59328-00200
Nairobi.
Closing date for applications is 4 November 2010
