Finance Officer - Juja, Kenya at Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Kenya

Job Description/Requirements

The Kenyan Chapter of Participatory Ecological Land Use Management (PELUM) Association is a national network of 57 Civil Society Organizations who work with small holder farmers in Kenya. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial accounting and material procurement
• Share reports to the Head of Finance and Administration detailing the status and use of monthly and annual accounts
• Guide on budget preparations and discussions whilst supporting programme staff to review activity budgets
• Post all accounting data in to the accounting system
• In liaison with the Senior Finance Officer settle bills and make relevant payments
• Prepare final accounts for submission to the external auditors in accordance with the existing financial policies and procedures
• Maintain an inventory of control of all equipment and ensure effective maintenance and repair of office furniture, fitting and other equipment
• Participate in budget development for various fundraising proposals and processes
• Financial monitoring of funds disbursed to PELUM Kenya Member Organizations
• Administer project float to cater for day to day office operations, ensure proper accounting and surrender of same for replenishment
• Preparation of cheques and processing of funds request vouchers

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of the following desirable qualifications and requirements:

• Have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in accounting/Finance and at least CPA II/ ACCA II or CPA K. A combination of both is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years similar-work experience with a busy and vibrant NGO / Network.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive working experience in QuickBooks and Sage. Experience with other computerized accounting packages will be an added advantage.
• Have in depth Knowledge of and experience in fund accounting, management, monitoring and control.
• Ability to work and meet strict internal and external financial reporting deadlines including preparing for internal and external audits (both finance and systems audits)
• Be a team player and builder and able to work for long hours with minimal supervision
• Have strong analytical skills, good communication, report writing and presentation skills.
• Honest, professional and full of integrity