AMWIK invites applications for the job position of Finance & Administration Officer.
The duties and responsibilities of the Finance and Administration Officer will be:
Efficient control of all the organization’s accounting work and proper filing of documents
Reconciliation of bank accounts
Maintenance of an effective system of accounting and internal controls
Ensure established accounting procedures are observed
Maintenance of cash books, receipts, bank accounts and other financial records
Participate in preparation of proposal budgets for submission to donors
Ensure adherence to project budgets by tracking income and expense accounts against budgets
Timely preparation of project financial reports as per donor requirementsThe duties and responsibilities of the Finance and Administration Officer will be:
Efficient control of all the organization’s accounting work and proper filing of documents
Reconciliation of bank accounts
Maintenance of an effective system of accounting and internal controls
Ensure established accounting procedures are observed
Maintenance of cash books, receipts, bank accounts and other financial records
Participate in preparation of proposal budgets for submission to donors
Ensure adherence to project budgets by tracking income and expense accounts against budgets
Procurement of office requirements
Maintain the fixed assets register
Train and coach the AMWIK team on financial management
Administration of petty cash
Advice in all aspects of accounting and internal control procedures in order to ensure compliance with AMWIK’s financial rules and regulations
Coordinate external audit
Administrative Duties
Assist in office transport co-ordination, ensure and maintain records on vehicle service and good maintenance of office equipment
Assist in any other day to day office Administration entries and supportive roles
Perform any other duty as assigned by the Executive Director
Assist in any other day to day office Administration entries and supportive roles
Perform any other duty as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications, Competencies and Experience
A Bachelors degree in Finance or Commerce with an Accounting Option
Be a Certified Public Accountant with at least CPA II
At least 3 years experience in an NGO handling donor funded projects-budgeting and reporting
Excellent knowledge and ability to use modern, advanced and computerized accounting systems especially QuickBooks
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Ability to monitor cash flows and trends.
The applicant should be of high integrity, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to influence people positively, be a team player and flexible.
Be a Certified Public Accountant with at least CPA II
At least 3 years experience in an NGO handling donor funded projects-budgeting and reporting
Excellent knowledge and ability to use modern, advanced and computerized accounting systems especially QuickBooks
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Ability to monitor cash flows and trends.
The applicant should be of high integrity, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to influence people positively, be a team player and flexible.
Kindly give specification of expected remuneration
Please send your online application latest by Friday 19th August, 2011 to:
The Executive Director
Association of Media Women in Kenya
P.O. Box 10327-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: info@amwik.orgThe Executive Director
Association of Media Women in Kenya
P.O. Box 10327-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
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