Duties Applicable to All

• Work towards the achievement of the American Red Cross goals in the country/region of operation through effective support and lateral relations and teamwork
• Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relationships and accountabilities
• Perform other work-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Responsibilities/Requirements

• Compile regular, accurate and timely Monthly Financial Reports complete with sufficient and adequate supported documentation for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, MR&P, Nairobi, Kenya, and upload on the share point including analytics.
• Support budget monitoring and ensure accurate accounting, authorization & internal control procedures. 
• Offer support and financial advice to the Kenya office staff related budget, allowable costs, payment requirements, and other financial procedures.
• Support the Finance Manager, MR&P, Nairobi, Kenya to prepare and review the finance sections of funding proposals for the National Societies and other partners.
• Collaborate with the Finance and Administration Manager, MR&P Nairobi, Kenya to train, support and advise the National Societies in the development of its financial and administrative systems including budgeting and internal control systems.
• Support with the review of the financial reports and support documentations of the National Societies and other partners funded missions. This includes field monitoring visits.
• Field visits the National Societies to support the Finance Manager during budget development, program implementation monitoring and as needed.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Lateral Relationships

• Establish and ensure effective working relationships with the other AmCross delegation staff, NS and PNSs counterparts.
• Ensure effective working relationships with technical and service departments at American Red Cross National Headquarter level.

Qualifications.

• Professional University Degree in finance/accounting
• 2 years professional work experience in financial management and reporting, audits, budgeting, and accounting.
• Professional qualifications in CPA or similar qualifications would be an added advantage.
• Experience of working with an accounting system such as QuickBooks, Navision, CODA
• Experience of writing narrative & financial reports
• Experience of commercial & contractual systems

Skills and knowledge

• Advanced skills in computer productivity applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.

• Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to Kenya Red Cross Society on redcross.applytojob.com to apply