DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Management 
• Provide support on overall financial oversight and monitoring, including in development and implementation of sound fiscal management practices and internal controls.
• Support in review and monitoring of the internal control policies and procedures to ensure preparation of reliable financial statements and the safeguarding of organization’s assets.
• Support in maintaining and updating a comprehensive accounting operations policies and procedures manual.
• Support in managing and overseeing monthly accounting processes, including bookkeeping, payroll management, invoicing, and financial tracking of restricted grants
• Support in ensuring Organization’s compliance with all relevant authorities and financial reporting standards.
• Support in advising on financial decisions including investments and cash flow management among others.
• Support in implementing methods for minimizing financial risk to the organization.
• Support in reviewing financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Support in coordinating the annual audit process; ensure external audits and assessments are done timely
• Support in development of the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the CEO and Head of Finance and Admin; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes.
• Assist in carrying out procurement functions for the association
• Work with other managers to support all business development strategies for the Organization.
• Administration.
• Work with HoD to oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations as the organization scales provide communication systems by identifying needs.
• Support special projects by organizing and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, meeting schedules
• Provide historical reference by developing and utilizing filing and retrieval systems.
• Improve program and service quality by devising new processes and programs, updating procedures.
• Other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO and HoD

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Qualifications in accounting CPA-K.
• Experience in Audit is an added advantage.
• Excellent administrative skills
• Good inter-personal skills and ability to work in a team
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to development principles of the organization
• Experience working with the Microsoft Dynamics
• A flair for figures and analysis
• Previous experience in short term or long-term consultancy assignments.