Freedom House , Senior Finance Officer - East and Horn of Africa

Position Summary

The Senior Finance Officer will oversee the finances for all Freedom House East Africa programs in the region. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Project Director.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business finance, economics, accounting or related field; CPA preferred
Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience with EU and USG funded programs
Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of Kenyan accounting and financial laws
Mastery of MS Office Suite, and strong research and writing skills
Knowledge of all accounting principles, GAAP and automated accounting systems
Proven ability to effectively write daily correspondence, reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms
Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi task to meet tight deadlines
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at all times
Prior experience working in a finance or accounting department of an international organization preferred
Experience supervising others preferred

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with programmatic objectives, financial obligations and reporting requirements according to grant agreements
Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Maintain integrity and ensure accuracy of all financial data, including reviewing and posting entries to general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
Review requests for funds to ensure requests are valid, and expenses are authorized
Act as point of contact with program staff on all financial issues
Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly back-ups of financial system
Assist in preparation of internal and donor audits
Oversee procurement of goods and services in accordance to donor and FH polices
Oversee maintenance of inventory records
Develop budgets for proposals
Maintain and account for petty-cash, including handling, reconciliation, and reporting
Process local staff payroll/allocation salary expenses
Other related duties as assigned.

How to apply:

Qualified and Interested applicants

We invite qualified candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history (only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) as well as desired salary to: recruiting@freedomhouse.org or fax at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing SFO EHA (2011-082). Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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