The Finance Team within the Department of Finance and Support Services (DFSS) is responsible for the corporate, project, and financial services which contribute to the business and operating foundation for the successful delivery of IDLO’s strategic plan.
It manages the overall financial resources essential for the full implementation of IDLO’s programming and corporate activities by providing a range of services and solutions for organisational planning, budgeting, treasury, payments, payroll, financial accounting, and reporting. It furthermore maintains all accounts for IDLO by monitoring.
Under the supervision of the Finance & Administration Manager, the Finance & Administration Officer will provide financial and administrative services, ensuring high quality, accuracy, and consistency of work. The incumbent will closely coordinate with the Kenya-based Procurement and Programs team.
Academic Qualifications
Job Requirements
- University degree in Finance, Commerce or Accounting from a University recognised in Kenya.
- Relevant professional accountancy qualification and member of ICPAK
Work Experience
- Minimum five years of significant relevant professional experience in financial management and administration
- Experience working with international organisations will be a significant advantage.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies
- Demonstrated work experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, preferably with MS NAVISION
- Demonstrated working knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
- Knowledge of and experience with spreadsheets (advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must), databases, and word processing software
- Demonstrable experience in donor budgeting and reporting
- Proven ability to operate in a team environment liaising with a diverse team
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills and attention to detail
- Enthusiastic and proactive attitude;
- Self-motivated and dynamic with a willingness and ability to use initiative to assist the organisation in achieving its objectives; and
- Keen sense of ethics, integrity, and commitment to IDLO’s mandate.
Terms & Conditions
For this locally recruited position, IDLO shall offer the selected candidate an Affiliate contract of 12 months, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and availability of funding.
IDLO shall also offer a yearly basic salary of KES 3,240,000, medical insurance, and leave entitlements in accordance with IDLO Employee Regulations and Rules.
This local position is open to candidates who are nationals of the duty station or with permanent resident status or other legal authorisation permitting them to work in the duty station. An employee subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international employees.
Applications will be screened on a regular basis; a qualified applicant might be recruited before the deadline. In the interest of making the most effective use of resources, only the short-listed candidates will be contacted during the selection process.
IDLO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in all areas of its operations. We welcome applications of qualified and diverse candidates. IDLO is committed to achieving a 50/50 gender balance at all levels within its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for IDLO vacancies.
IDLO does not tolerate sexual exploitation or abuse, any kind of harassment, including harassment of a sexual nature or discrimination. As such, IDLO will conduct careful reference and background checks of all selected candidates as part of its selection process.