KickStart International Finance Officer

KickStart International is an award winning non-profit social enterprise with a mission to help millions of people in developing countries escape from poverty and to “kickstart” sustainable economic growth.

KickStart develops simple money-making tools and markets them to poor, entrepreneurial persons who use them to start profitable new businesses, increase their family wealth and boost local economic growth.

The organization is recruiting for a qualified, enthusiastic Finance Officer.

This person will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will report to the Country Accountant. The Finance Officer will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support in the Accounts Payable sections and contribute to the effective and efficient running of the finance function.

Principle Accountabilities

• Reviewing creditor / supplier invoices and payment vouchers i.e. ensuring that the necessary documents are compiled together before approval and for payment.
• Reviewing payment vouchers to ensure all the payment documents satisfy the arithmetic accuracy and completeness and payments are made timely.
• Monthly vendor accounts reconciliations, staff accounts and general ledger account reconciliations
• Responsible for petty cash fund reimbursements and maintenance.
• Responsible for the treasury function and all the bank correspondences
• Review and submission of the monthly payroll deductions list.
• Ensuring timely reimbursement of business advance to the staff and timely payment of other cash requests (travel advances/salary advances etc).
• Maintaining a fixed assets register and ensuring that the assets are properly tagged and safeguarded by carrying out frequent physical checks.
• Ensuring that statutory payments are timely and in compliance with the laws.
• Preparation and filing of monthly finance checklist and monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.

Skills and competencies

• Minimum qualifications of a Bachelors degree in business (Those with Bachelor of Commerce degree Accounting Option will have an added advantage) and should have 3 years post qualification experience.
• Must be Certified Public Accountant CPA(K) or with ACCA
• Detail oriented, capable planner, strong analytical skills and a good team player.
• Must have in depth understanding of accounting systems, especially ERP (Microsoft Navision) plus Strong computer skills – MS Office
• Hands on and self driven

How to apply

If you believe you have what it takes to handle this challenging position, kindly email your one page Application letter together with your detailed CV, clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line of your email to hr@kickstart.org by 02nd September, 2011.

Website: www.kickstart.org