One Acre Fund Expense Audit Manager

Job Title: Expense Audit Manager
 

Job Location: Rural Kenya
 

Commitment: Long Term Career Position

Organization Description
 

One Acre Fund is a start-up NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential. 

One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. 

We provide farmers with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access. 

Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.  

We are growing quickly. In five years, we have grown to serve 135,000 farm families with more than 500 full-time field staff.

Job Description 
 

One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take position in the organization as an Expense Audit Manager.  

One Acre Fund is looking for experiences, talented and candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.

Contract details: Permanent subject to Performance

Candidate Profile

• Committed, focused and determined to succeed in life.
• Good computer keyboard skills- Proficient in excel

Primary Duties of Expense Audit Manager
 

Key Tasks

• Manage a team of up to 4 internal auditors to ensure budget requests are compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Manage Fraud Specialist to ensure fraud cases are followed to appropriate outcomes
• Design and execute audit tests in compliance with conventional auditing guidelines.
• Manage and carry out audit reviews to assess the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of internal controls.
• Ensure the Organizations’ policy manuals are strictly adhered to.
• Prepare reports on audit findings for sharing with the management team.
• Provide workable solutions, guidance on process improvement and best practices.
• Follow up audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation and action on corrective measures to mitigate identified risks.

Qualifications

• CPA K or ACCA qualification, preferred.
• At least 5 years working experience in a Micro Finance company preferably in the in Audit/Accounts Department.
• Proficiency of MS office and Accounting package. ACCA qualification.

Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills. 

We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews. 

We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
 

Qualifications
 

Requirements

• Very good computer skills required
• Soft skills and personal work ethics
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to encourage a team-based approach
• The ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing)
• A logical mind with the capacity to overcome difficult problems creatively.
• Good organizational skills
• To be honest, discreet and trustworthy.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• An eye for detail.   

The candidate should be willing to reside in the western and Nyanza regions of Kenya.
 

Preferred Start Date: As Soon as Possible
 

Time Line: Resumes should be submitted by 14th February.
 

Compensation: Competitive Salary with Performance Based Incentives
 

Benefits: NSSF and NHIF, airtime and small transportation allowances
 

Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
 

One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
 

To Apply
 

Email cover letter and resume kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Expense Audit Manager + the place you heard of the position) and Salary Expectation