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Practical Action is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that uses technology to challenge poverty in developing countries. We find out what people are doing and help them to do it better. Through technology we enable poor communities to build on their skills and knowledge to produce sustainable and practical solutions - transforming their li...
About the role
The Finance & Administration Officer is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and administration activities for Practical Action’s field office in Kisumu, Kenya. S/He will ensure that all financial and administrative activities are carried out in line with Practical Action’s Group/local financial policies/procedures and will work under the direct supervision of the Area Lead – Lake Basin and matrix managed by the Head of Finance & Systems. The post holder will provide support to Lake Basin project teams on compliance to donor rules and regulations providing budgetary oversight on project activities.
The main responsibilities of the Finance & Administration Officer will include but not limited to the following:
Accounting, book-keeping and financial process management (40%)
Financial Planning, Management Reporting, Analysis and proposal development (30%)
Treasury, risk management and tax (20%)
Donor audits and reporting (5%)
Assets management and Administrative functions (5%)
To be successful in the role, you will be a graduate in Commerce (accounting option) or related field from a reputable University with qualifications in accounting i.e. CPA or ACCA. A Post graduate degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage. Working experience of at least (5) years in a similar position; (3) years of which should have included financial budgeting, implementation and accounting responsibility up to final accounts and reporting to donors. Practical experience in the use of computer accounting packages including Excel, Word and SUN Accounting System is essential.
Interested applicants should submit their applications, including an updated CV with a cover letter via email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke not later than 23rd September 2021 indicating “Finance & Admin Officer – Kisumu” on the email subject line.
At Practical Action, we treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in Kenya.
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