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  • Posted: Apr 13, 2022
    Deadline: Apr 18, 2022
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    As the official representation of Switzerland, the Embassy covers all matters concerning diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Kenya, as well as Switzerland and Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda. It represents Swiss interests in the areas of political, economic and financial affairs, science, education and culture. It delivers consular services to c...
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    Finance Controller

    Main Tasks:

    • Control of budgets, interim and final accounts and review of external audit reports;
    • Carry out or support in partner risk assessments together with (National) Programme Officer (N)PO, with a focus on assessment of internal governance, internal control system, financial management, procurement and HR-management of new partner organizations;
    • Define support and mitigation measures based on partner risk assessments and audits and assure a regular follow-up on their implementation through projects and partner visits;
    • Creation and management of contracts according to the guidelines of the head office;
    • Maintenance and assurance of data quality in project and contract management;
    • Examine and process disbursement orders to project partners in close collaboration with responsible programme officers;
    • Support in the awarding/procurement of services (tender);
    • Support/coach/train (N)PO and partner organisations in financial management and monitoring of financial/administration aspects incl. ICS;
    • Other tasks according to line manager and supervisors
    • Professional qualifications and experience:
    • Master’s degree in business administration or equivalent;
    • Professional Accountancy Qualification CPA, ACCA;
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in project management support and project finances;
    • Minimum 5 years of experience with an international NGO or donor agency;
    • Knowledge in internal control system (ICS);
    • Perfectly fluent in English, written and spoken;
    • Perfect computer skills, including MS Office applications, especially Excel;
    • Knowledge in SAP and further accounting softwares is an added value

    Required skills:

    • Excellent organisational skills;
    • Highly motivated, committed, as well as able to communicate;
    • Good communication and analytical skills;
    • Proven ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision;
    • Excellent social competencies; ability to work in a team;
    • Ability to learn new skills and pro-active in suggesting solutions;
    • Rigorous, precise and trustworthy person;
    • Dynamic, high level of integrity and loyalty;
    • Ability to work under pressure;
    • Strong service and customer orientation

    Method of Application

    Application including detailed CV, financial offer (rate per day) and three references/recommendation letters to: nairobi@eda.admin.ch under subject line: Before April 18th 2022.

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