VSF Germany Field Finance and Administration Officer Job in North Horr, Northern Kenya

VSF Germany Field Finance and Administration Officer Job in North Horr, Northern Kenya

VSF Germany is an international Non Governmental Organization, providing humanitarian aid and development assistance to pastoralists and vulnerable communities in areas where livestock is of importance.In the region, VSF Germany implements activities in Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia & Ethiopia.
With support in animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety but also with developing the capacity of communities and governmental institutions or initiating peace and conflict resolution we work towards food security and strengthened livelihoods of pastoralist communities.
VSF Germany seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Livestock professional to fill in the following position of Field Finance and Administration Officer.
The position’s overall responsibilities will be to Support the Project Manager in proper project financial management.
The incumbent will be based in North Horr, Northern Kenya.
Key Responsibilities:

Provide financial, logistical & administrative support to the projects

Implement donor financial regulation in funds management at the field level.

Manage the Projects finance and oversee all local procurement ensuring that donor and Organization’s policies are adhered to.

Manage the project petty cash, keeping records of all field financial transactions.

Submit monthly returns both hard copies and soft copies to the regional office.

Prepare backups of financial documents both hard and soft copies

Support preparation of cash forecasts, requests and submission to regional office to ensure flawless cash flow.

Assist in monitoring of expense levels to avoid over expenditure and mispostings of expenses.

Support Program Managers and field staff in drafting budgets, preparing field documentation and submission of field returns.

Manage contracts with 3rd parties and supervise services rendered to the projects.

Ensure stock cards and fuel cards are well kept with up to date fuel usage and stock records.

Ensure staffs deployed to the field are well inducted.

Supervise junior camp staff as appropriate.

Undertake any other duties assigned to you by your supervisors

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager.Qualifications, Experience, Attributes & Skills Required

University degree in Finance or Business studies and CPA Part II

Proficiency in Office computer packages (word, excel) & experience in specialized accounting software.

Knowledge of Navision an added advantage.

3 years minimum work experience in finance.

Experience in a humanitarian or other International NGO

Understanding of International Donor Regulations desirable

Knowledge of EC, ECHO rules & regulations shall be an added advantage.

Previous field level experience desirable

Good communication both oral & written.

A team player with good organizational skills.Contract Duration: 12 months Fixed
Number of positions: One
Place of work: North Horr, Northern Kenya
Salary: as per the organization scale
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV to: postal address or via email address PO Box 25653, 00603 Nairobi, Kenya or Email: admin_hr@vsfg.org indicating the project, position, location and expected salary.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Closing date for receiving applications is 19th March 2015, at or before 17.00hrs.