VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO
founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their
standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability
through improved animal health and animal production.
Position Title: Regional
Finance Manager
Duty Station: Nairobi,
Kenya
Duration: 1 year,
renewable
Role
Provide efficient financial support and ensures effective
financial policies, systems and procedures are in place and are in line with
general VSFB policies, VSFB strategy, donor and legal requirements.
Responsibilities:
- In
charge of reviewing and developing accounting policies and procedures to
support the operations of VSFB in the East Africa Region
- In
charge of the Region’s Financial management according to policies & procedures
and generally accepted accounting standards
- Responsible
for developing, updating and monitoring the performance of budgets for the
Region
- In
charge of periodical and annual Financial reports and accounts for the
Regional Office and the field offices
- In
charge of developing quarterly and annual forecasts, Controlling costs and
monitoring the overall liquidity and cash flow position of the Regional
Office and field offices
- Responsible
for coordinating external audits
- Responsible
for Capacity building both finance and programme staff in financial
management
- Responsible
for driving the Region’s Finance strategy to ensure a robust accounting
system, an effective finance department and a well coordinated finance
team
- Capitalize
knowledge and share it within VSF-B
Essential or Minimum Requirements
Education
- Masters
degree in Management related field
- University
degree in Bachelor of Commerce – Finance option
- Relevant
accounting qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA equivalent
Knowledge and experience
- At
least 5 years financial management experience in a busy office.
- At
least 5 years of experience in a senior management position
- Experience
in managing and coaching a team.
- Experience
in developing and implementing systems
- Experience
of working in other countries and with an NGO will be an added advantage
- Experience
in the use of one or more accounting software packages and accounting in
different currencies.
- Knowledge
of donor rules and regulations i.e. ECHO, USAID, EU
- Knowledge
and experience with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)
Skills
- Excellent
managerial, organizational and planning skills
- Strong
numerical skills and accuracy.
- Good
reporting skills
- Computer
literacy with very good advanced MS Excel skills and Word
- Ability
to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
- Ability
to prepare and present issues at all levels
- Strong
interpersonal and communication skills
Attitudes
- Team
player
- Attentive
to detail and result oriented
- High
integrity and initiative
- Identify
him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
- Display
of intercultural sensitivity, respect in dealing with others
- Willingness
to travel to the field and remote locations
Please send your application (reference “Regional Finance
Manager”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail
to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 28th January 2013
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org
