FHI 360
is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in
lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.
FHI 360
serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S.
territories.
We seek
qualified candidates for the following position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Associate Director - Finance
Location: FHI 360 Kenya Country Office
Requisition ID: FH1360-ADF-052
Job Summary:
Responsible
to support oversight of financial management for the FHI 360 Kenya country
office program and management of the office’s finance teams.
He/She
will assist the Director of Finance to ensure the achievement of all financial
control and performance objectives in accordance with the FHI 360 global
standards, policies and procedures, funding agencies rules and regulations and
respective government directives and laws for the Kenya program.
Essential Job Functions: Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the
Director of Finance to provide leadership for all financial management
areas including accounting, travel, payments, reporting systems and
procedures for the FHI 360 Kenya country program and regional offices.
- Responsible for
quality operational support to the FHI 360 Kenya country according to FHI
360 standards, in respect of funder rules and regulations and in
accordance with pertinent government laws and regulations.
- Lead and
participate in costing component of project design.
- Oversee and
manage the FHI 360 Kenya Country program budgets in accordance with the
approved annual budget and monitor all country office operations and
program expenditures on an on-going basis.
- Responsible for
the maintenance of adequate financial resources in the country office to
support monthly program operations and subproject reimbursements.
- Responsible for
the timely completion and accurate preparation of monthly and other
regular financial reports for submission to USAID, other funding agencies
and FHI 360.
- Coordinate with
related staff at FH1 360 headquarters to ensure that project budgets and
accounting and fiscal control procedures are implemented effectively.
- Oversee the
pre-award audits of new implementing agencies and guide subproject budget
development with country program/office staff.
- Oversee
monitoring and review of subproject financial reports to ensure compliance
with subproject budgets, FHI 360 and funder rules and regulations.
- Direct the
provision of formal and informal on-site technical assistance to
implementing partners and staff on issues of financial management for
compliance with FHI 360/USAID and other funding policies and procedures.
- Oversee and
coordinate with FHI 360’s Office of Compliance and Internal Audit (OCIA)
for internal/external auditing or inspections of books of accounts for FHI
360 Kenya country program implementing agencies.
- Supervise the
Finance staff.
- As part of
larger Nairobi Shared Services staff, contribute to the on-going systems
improvement program.
- Perform other
FHI 360-related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance for the
Kenya country office.
Minimum Requirements:
- MBA/MA/MS or a
related advanced degree in accounting, finance with 7-9 year’s experience
in financial management and administration, preferably in a regional
and/or multi-partner context or BA/BS with 9-1l years relevant
experience.
- Must be a
Certified Public Accountant (K), have experience in managing donor funds
and have working knowledge of USAID financial management policies,
procedures and practices.
- Must have
demonstrable hands-on experience with an accounting system and high-degree
of competency in MS Excel.
- Demonstrated
experience in supervision and managing a team required.
- Excellent
communication skills in English required and proficiency in Swahili
plus.
- Experience
working with an international non-governmental organization preferred.
FH1360 has
a competitive compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged to register online through FHI 360’s
Career Center atwww.fhi360.org/careercenter or apply via
email to: Kenya-HR@fh1360.org
Please
specify source in your application and quote the Reference # provided on the
subject line while sending your application, CV/resume including salary
requirements, to be received not later than December 12, 2012.
Kindly
note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted
