Brief and background of the organisation
The African
Rural and Agricultural Credit Association (AFRACA) is a regional association of
Sub-Saharan financial and non financial institutions involved in promoting
rural and agricultural finance.
The AFRACA
secretariat is based in Nairobi, Kenya where it was registered under the NGOs
Coordination act in 1981 and received diplomatic status from the government of
Kenya in 2003.
Mission of
AFRACA: To improve the rural and agricultural finance environment through the
promotion of appropriate policy framework and to support member institutions to
provide sustainable quality financial services mainly to the bottom of the
pyramid communities.
Finance and Administration
Manager
Duties
Prepare accurate
and timely financial returns/reports for all projects and report to Management,
Executive Committee and Development partners;
Prepare and
manage the payroll and statutory deductions for staff;
Reconciliation
of the deferred income account for the various AFRACA affiliated projects
Maintenance of
AFRACA membership register and subscription records;
Ensure suppliers
and debtors balances are properly reconciled
Review the
AFRACA financial and Human Resource manual and make recommendations where
necessary;
Keep accurate
and systematic accounts, files and records at all times
Carry out any
other ancillary financial and administrative functions considered necessary;
and
Report to the
Secretary general any fraud or illegal Acts discovered;
Maintain the
Asset Register & Depreciation Schedule
Coordinate and
lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors
Oversee and lead
annual budgeting and planning process administer and review all financial plans
and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team
abreast of the organization’s financial status.
Manage organizational
cash flow and forecasting.
Implement a
robust contracts management and financial management/ reporting system; ensure
that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that
financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
Coordination and
supervision of staff administrative issue
Perform any
other duties and assignments as shall be assigned by the AFRACA Secretary
General.
Required Skills and Experience:
CPA(K) and 5
years and above office experience would be an asset.
Masters in
Business administration will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in
spoken and written English.
5 years and
above work experience; experience in an international setting a plus; notable
experience in administration a must
Computer
Literate; excel, Microsoft word, internet and pastel
Professionalism:
able to exercise sound judgment, pay great attention to detail, work well in a
team, culturally sensitive, demonstrate appreciation for different cultures and
practices,
Project a
positive image, self-motivated and able to recommend options for resolution of
issues.
Worked within a
multi cultural environment
Capacity to work
with minimum supervision
AFRACA offers an
attractive compensation package.
Please send your
curriculum vitae, marked “Finance and Administration Manager to:
The DNA or
Secretary General,
AFRACA, Nairobi
Office
or e-mail:
afraca@africaonline.co.ke
AFRACA will only
be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Women candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply
Vacancies Contact
Please send your
curriculum vitae, marked “Finance and Administration Manager” to:
The Secretary
General
AFRACA. P.O Box
41378 – 00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
