3rd World Assist Finance Manager- Horn of Africa

Position Description:

3^rd World Assist is a Faith based not for profit organization  which  believes in our abilities to change lives for the better through activities that reduce poverty in the weak & marginalized believing faith in a higher power. We currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the post of

Finance Manager

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Finance Manager will be responsible for providing financial and management support to the Horn of Africa Office based in Nairobi but with travel to program location in Kenya, Uganda & South Sudan

S/he will supervise the day-to-day financial operations of the office, budgeting ensure internal control systems and review of on-site financial accounting and bookkeeping system required to assure the integrity and effective performance of 3^rd World’s financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Examine financial documents for completeness, accuracy, and validity of financial data before making payments.
• Monitor disbursement of funds from the project bank account(s) to ensure compliance with 3^rdWorld’s financial policies and procedures.
• Review sample of expense reports and other project expenses on a regular basis to ensure adequate support documentation, allowability, allocability and reasonability.
• Review of QuickBooks monthly financial reports other financial reports and conduct bank reconciliations.
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager to prepare financial reports to donors like USAID, CDC and others as required.
• Assist program managers to develop annual operational budgets and review for accuracy, reasonability, completeness and donor compliance.
• Develop proposal budgets for review by the Senior Finance Manager in accordance with donor requirements.
• Assist the Senior Finance Manager in monitoring program expenses by ensuring timely preparation of expenditure reports, accruals and projections and burn rates on a monthly basis.
• Review existing internal control systems to ensure financial integrity at all times; identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions as per the GAAPs and 3^rd World’s financial procedures.
• Mentor and train the Finance staff in various finance functions to build their competencies in these areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• Minimum CPA or equivalent
• Minimum of five (3) years relevant experience in finance or accounting at supervisory level.
• Minimum of three (2) years practical experience in Quick books accounting package
• Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement
• Knowledge of USAID regulations is an added advantage.
• Previous experience with nonprofit organization will be an added advantage.
• Excellent financial and computer skills –accounting software, database applications, word processing, Excel and excellent CPS score
• Demonstrated budgeting, budget monitoring and financial reporting skills

Remuneration:

USD 5380(pm), Housing in Kampala Uganda

Group Life & Medical cover & 21 days annual leave.

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to hr@3rdworldassist.org by 5th December 2012.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

3^rd World Assist is an equal opportunity employer

Application Instructions:

Remuneration:

USD 5380(pm), Housing in Kampala Uganda

Group Life & Medical cover & 21 days annual leave.

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to hr@3rdworldassist.org by 5th December 2012.

Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

3^rd World Assist is an equal opportunity employer