Background:
VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also
with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or
initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and
strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance. In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in southern Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
We seek to recruit qualified and well experienced Accountants to support the financial management aspects in the implementation of the projects in Illeret and North Horr in Northern Kenya, with frequent visits to other locations within the project area. The Accountants will work in collaboration with the Project Manager, project staff & partner organizations.
Key responsibilities:
· Provide
financial and logistical support to the projects
· Implement
donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.
· Manage
the Projects finance and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and
organization’s policies are adhered to.
· Manage
the project petty cash, keeping records of all field financial transactions.
· Submit
monthly returns to the Regional Office.
· Prepare
and manage cash flow projections.
· Support
Program Managers and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field
documentation, and submission of field returns.
· Manage
contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to the projects.
· Posting
of transactions into the computerized accounting system (Navision).
· Supervise
junior staff as appropriate.
Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills required
· University
degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA Part II
· Proficiency
in Office computer packages (word, excel) & experience in specialized
accounting software.
· Knowledge
of Navision an added advantage.
· 3
years minimum work experience in finance.
· Experience
in a humanitarian or other International NGO
· Understanding
of International Donor Regulations desirable.
· Knowledge
of donor rules & regulations (especially ECHO, USAID) shall be an added
advantage.
· Previous
field level experience desirable
· Good
communication both oral & written.
· A
team player with good organizational skills.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application
letter and detailed CV together with names of three referees, one of whom must
be an immediate supervisor, and indicating their current & expected salary
and date of availability to: the postal address or email address given above.
Indicate on the subject, the job title and preferred location.
Closing date for receiving applications is 23rd March 2012, on or before 16.00hrs.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
Indicate on the subject, the job title and preferred location.
Closing date for receiving applications is 23rd March 2012, on or before 16.00hrs.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for
