Finance Manager - Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), based in Isiolo Kenya, is an organization which works as a catalyst for the conservation of wildlife and its habitat.

We invite applications for the position of Finance Manager.

This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to implement sound financial procedures in line with LWC’s policy guidelines.

Requirements include:

• Masters of Business Administration with Finance option or its equivalent.
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or an equivalent accounting qualification. A membership is highly desirable.
• Proficient in accounting software. Working knowledge of Pastel is an advantage.
• Experience with donor fund management is essential.
• Having a minimum of 10 years experience at a senior management level.
• Demonstrate strong management skills and leadership qualities.
• Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of internal controls at the workplace.
• Ability to manage the overall work processes of a Finance unit by ensuring effective work assignment supervision and staff development to ensure availability of competent and well motivated staff.
• Ability to critically analyse processes and systems for enhancement of efficiencies and performance.

If you meet the requirements and are interested in joining a team of hardworking staff, please send your resume and application letter to the address below giving your daytime telephone contact and contacts of three professional referees by 10th March 2011.

A competitive package will be offered, based on qualifications and experience.

The Chief Administrative Officer
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Private Bag,
Isiolo, Kenya

or Email: personnel@lewa.org

NB: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted