Programme Associate: Finance
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To assist the Finance Department handle core duties and
responsibilities as thecommission implements a new financial system set to
begin in February 2013.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the post holder will:-
- Preparation of
donor reports and management quarterly reports.
- Review quarterly
financial reports and make necessary recommendations.
- Maintain,
disburse and post petty cash and other office floats ensuring that all
transactions are properly authorized and supported and that adequate float
levels are maintained at all times.
- Make payments
against suppliers’ invoices ensuring all relevant support documents are
attached.
- Updating in
excel worksheet all cheques made and withholding tax certificates issued
whenever payments are issued out.
- Update and
maintain the fixed asset register, assign reference numbers to the assets
and ensure that they are adequately insured.
- Daily update of
the cash position.
- Any other duties
and responsibilities
Qualifications
To be successful in this role the post holder will have the
following:
- University
graduate in Business Administration, Finance or Economics is an added
advantage but not a must.
- CPA(2)
- Proficiency in
computerized accounting programs, hands on experience in Pastel is an
added advantage
- Knowledge of
fixed assets and petty cash management.
- Good knowledge
of office automation and information and communication technology
- Very good
understanding of accounting principles, project accounting and project
reporting.
- At least 2
years’ experience in an NGO handling accounting responsibilities.
Desirable Traits
The job holder must demonstrate the following personal
attributes:
- be honest and
trustworthy, be respectful, possess financial awareness and
sensitivity,
- be flexible and
demonstrate sound work ethics.
- Interested in
and supporting human rights advocacy
- Proven integrity
and good character especially in the stewardship of resources,
transparency and accountability
- Strong
commitment to uphold the KHRC principles
How to apply
If you believe you fit the profile, submit your application and
CV detailing your suitability for the post and including daytime telephone
contact and three referees, preferably your current or previous line managers
to admin@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you are applying for in
the subject line.
The closing date for this position is on 8th February 2013.
Disclaimer: KHRC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to ensuring
diversity and gender equality within our organization and will recruit the most
qualified person irrespective of race, marital status, ethnicity, religion,
gender, sexual orientation or nationality.
Canvassing will automatically lead to disqualification.
Only successful candidates will be contacted