Through the Africa Alliance office based in Nairobi, Ipas support s programs and policy strategies in the Africa region and selected countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania.
The Ipas Africa Alliance seeks staff for its finance and programs team in Kenya and the region.
There are two openings one for a Senior Finance Manager and the other for Regional Health Systems Consultant.
The incumbent will work with a team to support the enabling environment to improve women’s reproductive rights, specifically the right to safe abortion in Kenya and in the region.
Position: Senior Finance Manager.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and coordination the Africa Alliance finance team by ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions, timely reporting and submission of financial reports to HQ, oversee adherence to organizational SOPs, donor guidelines and local regulations and GAAP.
- Work closely with Africa Vice-President, Alliance Country/Programs Director and Unit Managers to ensure budgets consistent with strategic plans, assists the in the formulation of project and new proposal budgets, provides strategic inputs on budget MIS and provides training and orientation on budgeting process and procedures.
- Supervise the Country banking arrangements, liaison with the banker, ensure adequate cash flow for operations, and ensure to minimize exposure to currency exchange gain /loss.
- Supervise the operations/office logistics.
- Establishes annual audit program in consultation with Country/Programs Director and HQ Finance, oversees the implementation of annual statutory audit, and oversees the implementation of annual audit. findings/recommendations
- Independently defines tasks and procedures on new assignments.
- Provides leadership within technical or functional area to resolve complex issues
Core Requirements:
- C.P.A. certification is desired
- Master’s degree preferred
- Bachelor’s with a major in accounting, finance, commerce, or a related field is required
- At least 9 years’ experience required
- 3-4 years previous supervisory experience required
- Minimal international NGO experience required
- Must be able to independently produce financial statements according to internationally accepted accounting principals
- Must possess an in-depth knowledge of country and region specific accounting standards and principals
- Must be familiar region
- Must possess strong written and oral communication skills
Applicants should submit cover letter and CV to: IpasAlliance@ipas.org We do not accept phone calls but encourage you to visit our website: http://www.ipas.org before applying.
Deadline for applications is: COB 14th June, 2013. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.