Finance Assistant – Country Office EA: Christian Aid Jobs in Kenya

Finance Assistant – Country Office EA: Christian Aid Jobs in Kenya
Christian Aid is striving for wholesale change to rules that keep people poor. We work wherever the need is greatest, giving people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion.

So if you’re passionate about helping others, and want to help us drive positive change across the world, join us.
Closing date: 06 Aug 2010 Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Job Reference: EAP/036/JG
In this role you will be responsible for keeping financial records, producing financial reports, processing payroll and other statutory monthly obligations as well as providing financial support to Christian Aid staff. The role will be based in Nairobi.
You will have strong background knowledge of finance systems and bookkeeping. Able to work with minimum supervision, you will be able to prepare and collate financial documentation, maintain accurate cash and bank books, ensure monthly accounts and returns are produced in a timely manner, and are able to extract reports from financial and administrative systems to review the status of budget.

This role requires a CPA part II or equivalent, strong interpersonal skills, exposure to computerized accounting and database systems, purchase ledger work, proficiency in spreadsheet and work processing packages and knowledge of working in the NGO sector. Fluency in English language is mandatory.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Innovation and Creativity

Tell us about a time when you questioned a practice or procedure in your job or work area. What was the practice or procedure? What changes did you propose? How did you get others to consider and approve your proposed changes? Did you get a chance to try the new approach? What was the outcome?
Effectiveness and accountability

Provide an example of a time when planning and organizing your work tasks was especially critical, for example to meet a tough deadline or to deal with several priorities.

What was the situation? Describe how you planned and organized your tasks. How did you ensure that your tasks were completed on time/that priorities were met? What was the outcome?
Team Work

Tell us about a time when you realized that you needed to involve other members of your team in order to achieve a shared objective. What objective was involved? How did you come to realize that other team members needed to be involved? How did you go about involving others? How did the other team members react to getting involved? What was the outcome?
Attention to detail

Tell us about a situation where you identified inconsistencies or discrepancies that indicated problems with the quality of work. How did you notice the inconsistencies? What were the inconsistencies or discrepancies? How was the problem addressed/solved? How did fixing the work improve the end result? What did you do to prevent this situation from happening again in the future?

We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organization, so you can expect a range of rewards and benefits that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
How to apply

To apply for this post, please visit our website on  www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs to download an application pack and email your application to nairobi@christian-aid.org The closing date for application is Friday 6 August 2010. Interviews will be held on the week commencing 23rd August 2010. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Please note, CVs will not be accepted

Preference will be given to applicants who are Kenyan nationals or those who are eligible to work in Kenya.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.