The African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region.
ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi.
Finance and Administration Officer
The primary responsibilities of this position will be accounting/financial management, office administration and human resource management.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, s/he will ensure compliance and consistency with ARRF financial policies and procedures as well as contractual agreements with donor agencies.
- S/he will also prepare financial and management reports, budget and data analysis for ARRF grants as well as monitor all accounts and ensure they are updated regularly.
- Other responsibilities will include: reviewing all payments and preparing reconciliations thereof, updating the asset inventory and ensuring appropriate use of ARRF assets.
- Additionally, s/he will be responsible for ensuring external audits for ARRF projects are done in a proper and timely manner and build the capacity of all finance and programs teams to ensure effective grants management.
- The candidate must have a Bachelors degree in Finance/Accounting and full professional qualifications in accountancy (CPA-K or ACCA).
- A minimum of 5 Years experience in finance and administration management, preferably in an international NGO, will be required.
- Experience in a research/think tank institution will be an added advantage.
- The candidate must have an in depth knowledge of and experience in computerized accounting especially quick books and excel.
- Knowledge of fund accounting and procurement will be also be required.
- Other desirable skills and attributes include strong analytical skills, ability to work under pressure and good communication skills.
