Senior Operations Co-ordinator at Plan International

Responsibilities

• Review all transactions processed in the SAP to ensure that they are accurate and comply with Plan procedures
• Ensure cash flow forecasts are prepared and submitted to the Nairobi Office on a monthly basis to ensure sufficient liquidity is maintained for office operations.
• Participate in the development of budgets, any projections, any revisions and initiate any requests for obligations;
• Review and/or approve financial commitments and payments that are in compliance with Plan policies and approved procedures
• Review balance sheets accounts reconciliations (e.g. SAP bank accounts, payroll, receivables, payables and inter-office accounts, staff and vendor’s accounts etc.) and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Assist in the development of tracking and monitoring tools in finance and budgets that guide management in making strategic decisions that result in the attainment of the project’s objectives
• To train project staff on Plan policies and procedures, SAP, and financial accounting to CBOs and Partners to ensure compliance and improve their capacity
• Manage financial support to the Mombasa/ Coast office to ensure that funds are available and expenditures are bona-fide.
• Manage the performance and development of the Accountant in the field for delivery of set objectives to achieve high performance.
• Promotes and abides by Plan policies and procedures including but not limited to: Gender equality mainstreaming, Child Protection Policy; Code of Conduct and the related mandatory reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting related courses
• At least 5 years’ experience in financial management, procurement and administration of USAID funded projects
• Well versed in computerised accounting applications.
• Thorough knowledge of finance processes, systems and principles.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong facilitation and training skills
• Good administration and effective communication skills
• Ability to work and interact with others at all levels
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and promote high performing teams
• Use of computer skills