OSIEA Finance Officer Job Vacancy in Nairobi

The Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa (OSIEA) seeks a Finance Officer. Based in Nairobi, the position will report to the Finance Director.

The Open Society Institute works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens in over 70 countries worldwide.

OSIEA, a private grant-making and advocacy organization, implements a range of initiatives to advance justice, free speech, public health, and independent media in Eastern Africa.

Qualifications

Intermediate Accountancy pass - CPA II or equivalent.Practical knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet and database softwares.Minimum three years relevant accounting experience, preferably in an international or donor organizationAbility to work in a financially complex international organizationAbility to communicate patiently, clearly, and effectively with a diverse array of peopleTeam spirit and respectful working and decision-making styleStrong organizational skills and close attention to detailIntegrity, diplomatic manner, and professional discretion essentialProcessing payments and correctly recording entries in compliance with OSIEA policies and procedures. Preparing monthly bank reconciliationsEnsuring payments are promptly remitted, received, processed, and filed in an easily accessible mannerCertifying that all payment requests are supported by all the required documents, accurately stated/costed and properly authorizedAdministering payroll and statutory deductions for PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, and HELB, printing and dispatching cheques before the due dates for all statutory deductions, collecting statements, and reconciling with contributions made at the end of the yearMaking PAYE returns quarterly and withholding tax returns annuallyConsolidating and preparing monthly withholding tax paying slip and ensuring payment is submitted by the submission dateReviewing expense statements for compliance with OSIEA policiesUpdating general ledger and preparing general ledger account analysis as requiredRegularly updating the fixed assets registerPreparing analysis to support the Finance Director in preparing cash forecasts and expenses and assisting the Finance Director to generate monthly financial management reports to headquartersReconciling supplier statementsFor more information: http://www.soros.org/

Compensation: Competitive salary, with good benefits package

Search closes: December 22, 2010

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to jobs@osiea.org

No phone calls, please. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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