- Implement ForumCiv’s
overall framework for financial management, internal control, and
administrative actions for its operation for the Programmes in the region.
- Guarantee
accountability of the programmes and adequate implementation of procedures
of ForumCiv and the donors, internally as well as partners and target
groups
- Guarantee the
consolidation of the financial information for budgeting and reporting internally
and to donors according to their templates
- Ensure the adequacy
exchange rate management of the programmes.
- Lead the programmes audit
and perform the audit follow up with partners and local organizations,
follow-up on management letters and financial improvement plans
- Financial planning of
the programmes, follow-up on activities and budget implementation of
ForumCiv and Partners
- Support capacity
building processes regarding financial management, internal control and
administrative issues to partners and local organizations
- Provide financial
reporting to the finance and admin manager and participate in the
forecast, liquidity plans, monthly and annual closings
- Ensure the adequate
procurement processes and follow-up of signed contracts of the project.
Also, ensure costs are eligible according to the donor conditions
- Support on the
fulfilment of legal and taxation responsibilities of the programmes, and
the regional office as a whole.
- Coordinate the programmes
financial logistics for travel, events or any activity, provide the comply
of ForumCiv’s procedures, including the work advance, DSA and archive
policies among others policies.
- Implement the
anti-corruption policy of ForumCiv
- Participate in the
meetings with partners as appropriate
- Participate in the
financial support to third parties committee and give financial feedback
on project evaluations
- Ensure the updating of
financial information on ForumCiv’s financial, planning, and portfolio
management systems ( Dira, Sopal, agresso, and others).
- Other tasks related to
the work in the Regional Office and delegated by the line manager
·Contribute to the organizational learning and
development of ForumCiv in general, and of the Regional Office in particular.
Requirements
Professional/technical qualifications
·At
least a first degree in Business Administration or Finance or equivalent from
recognized university
·Conversant
with various computer accounting packages
·CPA/ACCA qualification finalist
Other qualities
·Other computer skills including good command of Excel
·Analytical skills
·Excellent Communications skills
·Fluent
in English
·High level of reliability,
dynamism, objectivity and integrity.
Relevant experience and requirements
·At least five years work experience in a busy accounting/finance and
administration environment preferably the non-profit / NGO sector is a
requirement.
·Experience of working with grants management/ sub-grantees is a
requirement
·Experience
with strengthening the financial management capacity of local partners
(NGO’s/CBO’s)
·Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural, international
team.
·Sound knowledge and understanding of budget management and control
principles.
·Flexibility,
problem-solving skills, accuracy, very good communication and interpersonal skills
·Ability to plan own work, set priorities and complete it under pressure
with very minimal supervision.
Security
·Ensure compliance with security procedures and
policies as determined Globally and by Regional Office leadership.
·Proactively ensure that you operate in a secure
environment and are aware of safety and security policies.
Benefits
Gross salary is KES 250,000 per month, 15% pension contribution, personal insurances