Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is a national independent non - profit membership organization for women in the print and electronic media and the communications sector.

AMWIK invites applications for the position of Finance & Administration Officer.

The duties and responsibilities of the Finance and Administration Officer will be:

Efficient control of all the organization’s accounting work and proper filing of documentsReconciliation of bank accountsMaintenance of an effective system of accounting and internal controlsEnsure established accounting procedures are observedMaintenance of cash books, receipts, bank accounts and other financial recordsParticipate in preparation of proposal budgets for submission to donorsEnsure adherence to project budgets by tracking income and expense accounts against budgetsTimely preparation of project financial reports as per donor requirementsProcurement of office requirementsMaintain the fixed assets registerTrain and coach the AMWIK team on financial managementAdministration of petty cashAdvice in all aspects of accounting and internal control procedures in order to ensure compliance with AMWIK’s financial rules and regulationsCoordinate external auditAssist in office transport co-ordination, ensure and maintain records on vehicle service and good maintenance of office equipmentAssist in any other day to day office Administration entries and supportive rolesPerform any other duty as assigned by the Executive DirectorQualifications, Competencies and Experience
A Bachelors degree in Finance or Commerce with an Accounting OptionBe a Certified Public Accountant with at least CPA IIAt least 3 years experience in an NGO handling donor funded projects-budgeting and reportingExcellent knowledge and ability to use modern, advanced and computerized accounting systems especially QuickBooksAbility to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Ability to monitor cash flows and trends.
The applicant should be of high integrity, possesses excellent interpersonal skills, have the ability to influence people positively, be a team player and flexible.

Kindly give specification of expected remuneration

Please send your online application latest by Friday 19th August, 2011 to:

The Executive Director
Association of Media Women in Kenya
P.O. Box 10327-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

Email: info@amwik.org

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