Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance, the Financial Analyst is mainly responsible for:

• Supporting sound financial management and reporting systems as well as financial management capacity across the organisation enabling adequate financial planning and monitoring;
• Advising Managers in Headquarters and Area Programmes on organisation's systems requirements and work with them to strengthen internal control systems ensuring sound financial management;
• Coordinating both project and statutory external audit processes across ACORD Area Programmes and monitor timely and sustainable implementation of post-audit plans;

Competencies and skills requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Financial Management/Business Administration;
• Professional qualification: Certified Public Accountants (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent. A higher degree will be an added advantage;
• 5 years work experience (minimum) as Financial Analyst preferably with experience in auditing within the International Non-Governmental Organisation's (INGO) sector;
• Good knowledge of international financial management systems and practices and knowledge of audit processes;
• Computer literacy: conversant with the SUN SYSTEM accounting system or other relevant accounting systems; Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Strong Management Information Systems skills;
• Fluency in English (spoken and written) and working knowledge of French or vice versa is an essential requirement for this position.

Remuneration: A very competitive package

Apply to:

Human Resources & Organisational Development Manager
ACORD Nairobi, ACK Garden House,
P. O. Box 61216, 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya

Tel: +254 20 2721172, 2721185/86

To apply, please complete the application form http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/application-form.doc and e-mail it with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to recruit@acordinternational.org with the Job Title in the Subject Box.

A detailed Job Description is also available on the website http://www.acordinternational.org/silo/files/financial-analyst.pdf.

Closing Date: 7th May 2012