Jobs at Hivos Kenya. Finance Officer

Jobs at Hivos Kenya. Finance Officer

Finance Officer Jobs at Hivos, Kenya

Making All Voices Count is an international initiative working towards effective governance and accountability in 12 countries in Africa and Asia.

Reporting to the Finance Manger, the Finance Officer is responsible for implementing the financial

administration in accordance with Hivos policies and donor requirements, under the direction of the Finance Manager. S/heprovides finance-related administrative support to the other staff members of Making All Voices Count.

Finance Officer Job Responsibilities

• Implement finance and administrative systems for Making All Voices Count
• Process payments and correctly record entries in compliance with Hivos policies and procedures in PASTEL
• Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
• Maintaining cheque books, cheque lists, petty cash, for Making All Voices Count
• Ensuring payments are promptly remitted, received, processed and filed in an accessible manner
• Certifying that all payment requests are supported by all the required documents, accurately stated/costed and properly authorized
• Ensure all Hivos offices and consortium partners are submitting their monthly reports on time and process these
• Implement the financial administration of the Making All Voices Count programme budgets and expenditure such that:
• The Finance Manager and Director has access to the latest information on Making All Voices Count budget and expenditure;
• Figures are provided on time for planning, quarterly reports, semi annual reports and annual reports
• Problems in the financial proces are reported in good time
• Under supervision of the Finance Manager, supply information for the monthly budget-realisation reports and monthly and quarterly reports.
• Ensure that invoices and expenditure reports are sent to the HO. Subsequently hard copies to DFID
• Ensure all documents are filled and available for the audits
• Assess financial audited reports of grantees and advise Programme Officers accordingly.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or other relevant discipline;
• Demonstrable technical proficiency in managing the tasks mentioned above;
• At least three years’ experience related to above listed responsibilities;
• Ability to take initiative, get things done fast and accurately
• Demonstrated high integrity with excellent references.

Expected Competencies for Finance Officer Kenyan Jobs

• Computer Literacy (PASTEL)
• Ability to liaise with different stakeholders in a multicultural setting
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter (motivation) and an updated CV before midnight Friday, May 22nd 2015 to eastafricajobs@hivos.org Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted. Please mention the job you’re applying for in the subject line