Finance and Administration Manager Job in Kenya

Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation (JKFT)

is a Public Charitable Trust whose mandate is to Empower Communities for

transformed lives. 

The foundation has the following

position to fill:

Finance and Administration Manager
 

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer
 

Position Summary: The Finance and Administration Manager has

responsibility for the finance, accounting and administrative functions for the

Joram Kamau Tuskys Foundation (JKTF). 

Main responsibilities include planning & budgeting, audit and internal

controls; training and capacity building of the department team, financial

report preparation, procurement, logistics/travel management, and general

office operations. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Leads, manages and controls the overall
  
  finances of the foundation and ensures that the management of all budgets
  
  is in line with both organizational and other appropriate standards.
  
  Identifies requirements for and develops budgets, reporting formats to aid
  
  in the management of operations, grant expenditures and financial
  
  fore-cast.


• Ensures the management and program staffs are
  
  provided with timely finance reports; Monitors and Evaluates all financial
  
  activities, and keeps the Senior Management Team of all situations that
  
  have the potential for a positive/negative impact on internal controls or
  
  financial performance.


• Directs and/ review grantees financial reports
  
  and prepares all donor financial reports prior to submission to the senior
  
  leadership team and ensure that all the grants given out are within the
  
  budgets and that the right procedures are followed.


• Ensures that all policies and procedures
  
  relating to audits, reviews and certifications are drafted, respected and
  
  carried out in a timely manner.


• Develops and implements finance &administrative
  
  systems, policies and procedures as necessary.



• Ensures regular insurance and inventory are
  
  conducted for all, and maintains updated records/lists manages all
  
  procurements processes ,vendors/contractors and ensure that all contracts
  
  for services meet minimum standards are in compliance with local laws and
  
  the foundations policies/regulations.


• Evaluates the need for new technology to meet
  
  the organization’s financial data processing, control, and reporting
  
  requirements. Advise on appropriate technology that meets the
  
  organization’s information requirements and financial resources .Protect
  
  and safeguard IT equipment in all locations with up to date antivirus
  
  software.


• Oversee and supervise the line staff and the
  
  administrative function of the organization including reception,
  
  property/facility management, safety of the work environment, and
  
  provision of furnishings and equipment necessary for effective operations


• Monitor risk management policies and
  
  procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized,
  
  maximize income where possible and appropriate.

Position Requirements:  

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or
  
  Accounting, CPA certification is required. A Master’s Degree for instance
  
  in MBA will be an added advantage.


• Over seven (+ 7) years of working experience
  
  as a finance and administration manager in a foundation/non- profit
  
  organization 


• Demonstrated knowledge with compliance to
  
  government cost accounting standards, grant management requirements and
  
  experience in developing and managing budgets 


• Experience in human resource management 


• Self-guided, strong organizational and
  
  planning skills with the ability to work independently as a team builder
  
  and player.


• Ability to train/develop others in financial
  
  management, administration & accounting 


• Strong interpersonal communication skills;
  
  experience in team leadership and participatory management.


• Good command of English (reading, writing, and
  
  speaking skills required) with capability in French preferred. 


• Demonstrated knowledge/skills with financial
  
  management software and MS Office.

If you meet the above requirements,

kindly submit your detailed CV and cover letter including the expected

remuneration, indicating daytime telephone numbers, address and the names of

three referees to: jkfoundation@tuskys.com

Application should reach us by: 3rd March, 2016.