Finance Manager NGO Job Kenya.

Finance Manager NGO Job Kenya.
Trocaire Horn & East Africa Regional Office (HEARO) seeks to fill the position of a Regional Finance Manager within its regional programme.

Trocaire is the development agency of the Irish Catholic Church which works in solidarity with local development actors in over 30 countries throughout the world.

The successful candidate is responsible for management and control of all Trócaire’s financial activities in HEARO.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Finance, audit and procurement:
* Closely monitor all financial activities in HEARO and keep management advised of situations which have potential for a negative impact on internal controls or financial performance.
* Ensure that financial policies & procedures are compliant with institutional funding requirements.
* Establish finance and supporting function policies, systems & procedures and ensure implementation.
* Assist with preparation and production of regional and country programme and administration budgets.
* Produce a quarterly administration financial analysis report and relevant tracking reports.
* Ensure reporting requirements as set out by head office are adhered to
* Provide management and programme staff with regular and accurate updates on budgets and expenditure.
* Maintain current knowledge of government requirements related to financial matters and ensure compliance with tax regulations and other legal requirements.

* Ensure compliance with organisational standards in the use of the Agresso Business World accounting system, and train and support staff in its implementation and ongoing use.
* Develop, schedule and coordinate the completion of external audits and initiate actions necessary to correct internal control weaknesses.

Partner related duties:
* Work closely with partners to improve / enhance their accountability and internal control procedures through training and accompaniment.
* Assist programme staff to analyse budgets and financial reports submitted by Trôcaire partners.

Qualifications and Attributes required;
* Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce or Finance.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience of finance in a non-profit or international commercial organisation.
* Experience of computerized accounting systems, standard spreadsheets and database programmes.
* Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of donor funded projects.
* Flexibility, problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills.

Terms & Conditions: initially for 2 years, with possibility of renewal, coupled with an attractive package.

Application Procedure:
To apply, please submit an application letter plus an up to date CV of maximum 3 pages to HR, Trócaire P.O. Box 66300,00800, Westlands, Nairobi , or email: hr@trocaire.or.ke to arrive by Friday 1st October 2010.

Please include reliable daytime telephone numbers, your present and expected salary, contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent supervisor.

Trócaire is an equal opportunity employer.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.