Regional Finance Manager

Job Description

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management

Position Title: Regional Finance Manager

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Duration: 1 year, renewable

Role

Provide efficient financial support and ensures effective financial policies, systems and procedures are in place and are in line with general VSFB policies, VSFB strategy, donor and legal requirements.

Responsibilities:
In charge of reviewing and developing accounting policies and procedures to support the operations of VSFB in the East Africa Region
In charge of the Region’s Financial management according to policies & procedures and generally accepted accounting standards
Responsible for developing, updating and monitoring the performance of budgets for the Region
In charge of periodical and annual Financial reports and accounts for the Regional Office and the field offices
In charge of developing quarterly and annual forecasts, Controlling costs and monitoring the overall liquidity and cash flow position of the Regional Office and field offices
Responsible for coordinating external audits
Responsible for Capacity building both finance and programme staff in financial management
Responsible for driving the Region’s Finance strategy to ensure a robust accounting system, an effective finance department and a well coordinated finance team
Capitalize knowledge and share it within VSF-B

Educational Requirements

Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

Masters degree in Management related field
University degree in Bachelor of Commerce – Finance option
Relevant accounting qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA equivalent

Knowledge and experience

At least 5 years financial management experience in a busy office.
At least 5 years of experience in a senior management position
Experience in managing and coaching a team.
Experience in developing and implementing systems
Experience of working in other countries and with an NGO will be an added advantage
Experience in the use of one or more accounting software packages and accounting in different currencies.
Knowledge of donor rules and regulations i.e. ECHO, USAID, EU
Knowledge and experience with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)

Skills

Excellent managerial, organizational and planning skills
Strong numerical skills and accuracy.
Good reporting skills
Computer literacy with very good advanced MS Excel skills and Word
Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Attitudes

Team player
Attentive to detail and result oriented
High integrity and initiative
Identify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
Display of intercultural sensitivity, respect in dealing with others
Willingness to travel to the field and remote locations 

 

Experience Requirements

N/A

Additional Requirements

Please send your application (reference “Regional Finance Manager”), CV and 3 references (one must be your current employer), by e-mail to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke on or before 28th January 2013

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: www.vsf-belgium.org

Salary Range

Negotiable to Based on Experience

Other Benefits

N/A

Job Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Last date for applying

28 January 2013