Finance Officer at Concern Worldwide
Concern Worldwide is an international non-governmental humanitarian organization dedicated to the reduction of suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in the world’s poorest countries.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Kenyan nationals for the following position:
Finance Officer – Kenya Programme
Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for programme budgeting, donor reporting and preparation of management accounts.
S/he will also support Concern’s fundamental accounting functions including partner financial management, payroll processing, preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Job Specification:
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA (K) or ACCA professional certification
- At least 3 years’ experience. Previous experience working in an international NGO is preferred
- Proficient in computer software and applications, including at least one accounting software, preferably Microsoft Great Plains (MGP) and Word and Excel applications
- Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, people and report writing skills
A detailed job description can be obtained by sending an email to concern.kenyavacancies@concern.net
Interested applicants, who meet the above requirements, should send their CV and cover letter to the following email address: nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ‘Finance Officer’ by 30th March 2014.
Each application should include at least three referees who can validate technical expertise.
Telephone contacts must be submitted with the application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Concern Worldwide has a Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from abuse and exploitation.
Concern Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer
