Finance Manager to join our Africa team in Nairobi.

Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security.

We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our Africa team in Nairobi.

The person appointed will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and transparent management of finances for programmes in line with recognised accounting/auditing standards and Saferworld procedures.

The successful candidate will have a recognised accounting qualification and at least three years’ experience in financial management. They will also have experience of computerised software (QuickBooks or Sage).

Salary: a competitive NGO salary will be offered

For a job description please visit http://www.saferworld.org.uk/about/jobs.

To apply please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk (please use subject heading: Ref: FMN).

Deadline for applications: March 6 2012.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.