Senior Finance Officer, Bukavu Office, DRC

Company background

Our client is an organisation that gives global financial support and advice to local organisations and networks. Its purpose is to improve living conditions for people in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe.

Our client is seeking to recruit for the position of:

Senior Finance Officer, Bukavu Office, DRC

Key Responsibilities

• Financial analysis and assessment of program, project proposals including budget, annual accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Financial monitoring and evaluation of the partner organisations, programmes and projects by analysis of annual accounts, financial reports, policies and audits.
• Advice on preparation and review of plans, budgets, performance reports, project proposals, financial projections and return on investment analysis of the partner organisations.
• Assess and advise on the financial capacity of partner organisations, accountability systems and/or business plans
• Facilitate capacity building and expert knowledge in financial management.
• Supervise the financial department of the sub regional office team.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following pre requisites:

• A Degree in Finance or Bachelors of Commerce with CPA II and 5 years relevant experience
• Or CPAK/ACCA and 8 years relevant experience
• Computer skills in MS office suite and financial software applications.
• Experience in setting and maintaining community friendly financial management systems.

The ideal candidate must be a strong team builder and have a strong ability to work independently.

Ability to work in English and French is mandatory.

This is a full time position based in Bukavu, DRC.

If you are qualified and up to the challenge, please send your resume and day time contact to kenyanrecruiter@gmail.com clearly stating the job position in the subject and your current & expected remuneration in your application.

Deadline for application is 14th March 2011.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.