Director of Finance & Administration Job in Kenya - African Media Initiative (AMI)

The African Media Initiative (AMI) seeks to strengthen the media sector, from an owner and operator perspective, so that it can play its full role in promoting social development, economic growth and in empowering citizens to hold governments and other institutions to account.

AMI is incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a non-profit, nongovernmental organization and enjoys the benefits of a Host Country Agreement with the Government.

To strengthen its institutional building, AMI is looking to employ a Finance & Administrative Director. The incumbent will report to the CEO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for management and oversight of all financial processes and procedures.

These include budgeting coordination and budget monitoring, financial procedures and internal controls, accounts payable and purchasing integration, payroll systems, cash flow management, computerized accounting systems and procedures, audits, and leadership management activities.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Act as the main point of contact to external advisors ie accountants, auditors bank, provide all required information.Manage regular and rolling budget and forecasting processDraft statutory accounts preparation.Prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.Provide financial management for all aspects of the organizations projects ensuring compliance with regulations and proceduresSupervise finance team to track expenditures, ensure timely, quality, and accurate financial reports and practices.Provide financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, prepare financial reports, and make recommendations on budget expendituresMaintain updated information regarding donor reporting requirements and financial restrictions.Manage the cash flow to ensure timely transfers of fundsMentor and build the capacity of local finance and administrative staff, identifie training needs and organize appropriate trainingSet up and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in the areas of finance, accounting, human resources and operationsMaintain fiduciary responsibility for all funds advanced for the purpose of the project.Review all financial reports and expense documentation and upon approval state that said reports and documentation are in complianceSupervise administration team to ensure efficient operations, logistics, communications and systemsEnsure that all HR policies are aligned to AMI policy and are adhered toResponsible for setting up and maintaining the organizations IT services.Undertake other duties consistent with the general scope of work as assigned by the Chief Executive OfficerQualifications:

The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 8 years experience in a similar position in Africa working with a diverse group of funders.

Knowledge and experience in media development as well as comfort working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds are important advantages.

Excellent Excel modelling skills will be a must.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit electronic applications, consisting of a letter of interest (two pages or fewer) and complete curriculum vitae, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF Format, to the following AMI email address by close of business on 15 June 2011: jobs@africanmediainitiative.org

Please include “AMI Director of Finance & Administration Search” in the subject line.

The successful candidate is expected to take up the position as soon as possible. She/he will be based in Kenya where AMI is headquartered.

The salary package will be negotiated based on experience and current salary level. http://www.africanmediainitiative.org/

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