Job Summary
Reporting to the Trust Coordinator, the Finance & Administration Officer will provide technical expertise and advise on financial management to ensure accurate, timely recording and reconciliation of all financial transactions and manage all financial aspects of the Trust from budget preparation to project closure. The Job Holder will also be the custodian of the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), General Ledger and will maintain all the accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies, procedures and internal controls.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) degree (Finance or Accounting Option), Business Administration/Management (Finance or Accounting option) or any related field.
- Holder of CPA II (SEC 4)
- Member of Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPAK).
- At least three (3) years working experience in finance and administrative functions in a medium
- organization and fundraising and working with donor funded project experience will be an added
- Experience in procurement and preparation of financial reports and budget.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Experience in procurement and preparation of financial reports and budget.
- Excellent analytical and organization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and team player.
- Demonstrate ability to manage human resource and projects.
- Problem-solving skills and strong attention to details.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Highly proficient in accounting packages, MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint etc.
Language Skills
Must be fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili. Proficiency in other local languages may be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes - Commitment to MEECT values and principle.
- High level of integrity.
- Strong leadership skills.
Duty station
The duty station will be in Kitale town. - How to Apply:
If you meet the requirements described above, send your application to info@meect.org quoting the position on the e-mail subject line.
The application to include cover letter summarizing academic and professional qualification, skills and expected salary, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three professional referees submitted as a single pdf. Testimonials shall be presented during the interview for the shortlisted candidates. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Deadline for applications submission is 30th June, 2023
