Finance/Admin Manager Job Vacancy: Mapendo International

Mapendo International Seeks Finance/Admin Manager (National Staff position) Nairobi, Kenya

About the agency:

Mapendo International (www.mapendo.org) is a non-profit organization, headquartered in the U.S., which protects and cares for at-risk and forgotten refugees in Africa.

We work to fill the critical and unmet needs of those affected by war and conflict who have fallen through the net of humanitarian assistance.

About the job:

Mapendo International seeks a full-time, locally-hired Finance/Admin Manager in our Nairobi, Kenya office.

Reporting to the Country Director, this position is responsible for overseeing the smooth functioning of all administrative, human resources, and financial functions of Mapendo International’s Kenya Office.

The successful candidate will be a citizen or permanent resident of Kenya with appropriate demonstrated qualifications.

Responsibilities include:

Managing financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems;
Liaising with auditors to ensure smooth annual audit;
Managing external relationships with vendors, bankers, insurance companies, etc.
Producing accurate and timely financial reports including budget to actual variance analyses;
Leading annual budgeting process;
Supervising unit staff;
Seeking and evaluating cost-reduction opportunities;
Coordinating employee recruitment, hiring, orientation and performance review;
Administering employee benefits programs;
Oversee office facilities, equipment, furnishings and supplies.
Qualifications:

Certified Public Accountant (at least part II) or equivalent
Proficiency in Accounting packages, especially QuickBooks
Minimum 2 years experience in management, preferably in an international NGO setting
Training or experience in Human Resource management preferred
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment
Commitment to good stewardship of funds and performing one’s work with utmost integrity

To Apply:

Email CV and cover letter to info @ mapendo.org by November 27, 2009.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, we may only be able to respond to short-listed candidates.