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  • Posted: Nov 23, 2020
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Education Development Trust transforms lives around the globe by improving schools and school systems. We work with governments or with clusters of schools to effect positive change and our specialist knowledge means we deliver - and design - effective, far-reaching, sustainable education solutions.
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    Finance Assistant

    About the programme

    Wasichana Wetu Wafaulu – Swahili for ‘let our girls succeed’. This second programme is a holistic six-year project specifically designed to strengthen the transition of these girls from primary into either secondary school or alternative, productive livelihood pathways. The project’s intervention logic is geared towards addressing complex, multi-dimensional and interrelated barriers which obstruct girls’ educational attainment and transition. Our work is focused on the most marginalised girls, so geographically we work in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) and urban slums in Kenya.

    Funded by UK aid through the Girls’ Education Challenge (GEC), the project covers 540 schools – 480 primary and 60 secondary schools – spread across 8 counties in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) and urban slums): Nairobi, Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Turkana, Samburu and Marsabit.

    It is implemented by a consortium of partners led by Education Development Trust; other members of this consortium are Concern Worldwide, Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT), Kesho Kenya and Pastoralists Girls Initiative (PGI).

    About the role

    The position will be responsible for supporting all the primary financial and accounting transactions in the organization and ensure financial transactions and records are undertaken and maintained in accordance with internal and external financial requirements and in compliance with the laws applicable in Kenya.

    Knowledge

    Essential:

    • Excellent written and oral English Language skills
    • Should have an ACCA or CPA (K) or equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in the relevant field will be an advantage.
    • Excellent MS-Excel skills
    • Excellent analytical and numerical skills
    • Excellent Time management skills

    Experience

    Essential:

    • At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
    • Experience working with an ERP system (Business World highly desired).
    • Must have minimum one-year experience in a multi-project accounting department working with mobile payments.
    • A thorough understanding of accounting concepts and financial procedures for development partners eg DFID, EC & USAID.
    • Proven experience of being proactive by identifying areas of concern or areas for improvement.

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