VSF Belgium Finance Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

VSF-Belgium is an NGO working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standard of living and improve food security through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, training centres for mid-level animal health workers and sustainable natural resource utilisation.

Position Title: Finance Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 1 year, (renewable)

Deadline for Application: 08/07//2011

Availability: Immediately

Role

The Finance Manager provides 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

General Description of the Job

Planning of financial activities, production of annual final accounts
Specific budget monitoring and monthly financial reporting
Prepare financial reports to the donors, in cooperation with the programme managers
Consolidation of donor technical and financial reports
Monthly reconciliations, enforcing internal controls
Regular reviews and updates of accounting and financial procedures and guidelines
Secure proper understanding of donor requirements and financial guidelines and procedures
Train other staff in financial management
Maintain asset database and depreciation chart
Checking of asset database and accuracy of depreciation chart
Prepare monthly cash flow and forecast; prepare transfer requests for HQ
Support the Procurement & Logistics Manager in ensuring that VSFB approved suppliers and financial procedures are followed
Oversee all cash disbursements (cash, cheque and transfers); that they are in accordance with VSFB terms and conditions
Liaise with Country accountants in field locations on accounting queries
Assist the audit function, monthly reconciliations, enforcing internal controls
Capacity build finance staff in financial management
Participate in annual budgets preparation, supervise budget monitoring and monthly financial reporting
Participate in organizational Audits
Decentralization of the finance function to project areas
Ensure all the financial reports are checked prior to submission to the donor.

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

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 4 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 letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference ‘Finance Manager ”) on or before 08/07/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke