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Friday, September 7, 2012

Regional Finance Director at HelpAge International in Kenya


Regional Finance Director at HelpAge International in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Closing date:  19 Sep 2012

NATIONAL POSITION

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organizations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. The East, West and Central Africa Regional covers Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.

The Regional Finance Director will be responsible for comprehensive financial, IT and Logistical management in the East, West and Central Africa Region as well as Country Offices under the region. Specifically he/she will provide high level financial support and advice to regional, country director and finance managers, focusing on financial strategy, financial planning and budgeting, staff management, partner and staff capacity building and contracts management.

  • The post hold will have a bachelor’s degree in finance and an accounting professional qualification.
  • He/she must be a member of ICPA (K), ACA or ACCA.
  • The incumbent will have 5 years working experience in an INGO preferably in a regional position, extensive working experience with wide range of donors in a multicultural setting and good working knowledge of SUN accounting system.
  • He/she will have outstanding leadership, teambuilding, interpersonal, communication, planning, organizing and performance management skills including mentoring and capacity building.
  • Knowledge of statutory requirements in countries of operation as well as ability to travel within a short notice is essential to this role.

For more information on this position, please refer to the job description here and equal opportunities form here.

How to apply: 
To apply for this position, please send an updated CV of not more than three pages, a covering letter, explaining how you meet the criteria for this role, and attached equal opportunities form to the Regional Human Resource Coordinator on helpage@helpage.co.ke by 19th September, 2012 clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of your email.