WWF KENYA Finance and Administration Officer

Finance and Administration Officer

Ref: CKP/FAO/01/2013

To be based in Lamu.

Under the supervision of the Coastal Kenya Programme (CKP) Coordinator, the Finance and Administration Officer

• ensures the implementation of finance, accounting and administration systems, policies, and procedures in the WWF CKP Office; in collaboration with the Project Managers and Executants, ensure all grant proposals for projects reflect WWF’s Finance and Administration policy; 
• prepare scheduled and general project administrative, financial and grants budgets and financial reports thereof and submit to WWF-KCO within set deadlines; 
• monitor the project cash flow, follow up on transfers with KCO and maintain updated bank records; 
• develop and maintain a cash handling and transaction protocol, that reconciles with the specific funding agency (KCO,WWF network, Others); 
• closely monitors and carries out periodic reviews of the projects’ administrative expenditure so as to advice Project Managers and/or Executants on efficient and effective utilization of human and fiscal resources; 
• ensure efficient and economical procurement of all supplies and manage their storage, issuance and use; ensure that all relevant documentation is properly and securely filed.

The incumbent must possess 

• a minimum of CPA (Part) 3 or equivalent; 
• a university degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or related field will be an added advantage; 
• three years experience in a busy finance / accounting office; 
• developed financial management / accounting skills are essential; 
• advanced computer skills, particularly knowledge of MS Excel, email and intranet tools software especially ORACLE;
• thorough understanding of international and local finance and accounting systems; 
• good knowledge of fund accounting; strong analytical skills and ability to set priorities and complete tasks with minimum supervision; 
• experience in implementing and monitoring the compliance of F&A system, policies and procedures, preferably in the context of an international organization; 
• ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and adherence to strict deadlines; 
• ability to work in a multi-cultural environment that is sensitive to cultural, religious and gender differences and promoting team synergy; good report writing skills; 
• excellent oral and written English and Swahili.

Interested candidates adhering to WWF’s values, which are:Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable and who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV and must quote the specific position and reference number on the subject line providing telephone and email contacts of three referees to the 

Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO,
HResource@wwfesarpo.org 

not later than 13 February 2013.
 

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

WWF Kenya Country Office

ACS Plaza, Lenana Road
P.O. Box 62440 Nairobi, 00200 

Kenya

Email: info@wwfesarpo.org

Website: www.panda.org/esarpo