Action Against Hunger USA Base Administrator Jobs in Kenya

Action Against Hunger USA Base Administrator Jobs in Kenya

Action Against Hunger has been present in Kenya since 2001 and is a transformative leader in nutrition security for improved quality of life among vulnerable communities.

Action Against Hunger wants to contribute to the optimal functional performance of National, County, and Community systems through strategic partnerships for innovative nutrition-sensitive and nutrition-specific interventions to achieve its impact.

The organization recognizes gender equality as central to its core strategy towards realization of effective and sustainable outcomes on nutrition, WASH and surveillance interventions. Action Against Hunger is currently implementing activities in West Pokot, Mandera, Samburu, Isiolo, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Bungoma and Busia counties.

Summary of position

Action Against Hunger is looking to fill the position of Base Administrator who will be responsible for running day-to-day finance activities at Isiolo base. The position holder will play a critical role in ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.

These activities include general finance, budget, cash, and bank management at the base level and ensuring that all finance transactions are recorded in the saga cashbook on a daily basis in full respect of internal rules.

He/ She will provide accounting and financial analysis to the Isiolo base staff and will ensure the submission of base financial reports based on internal deadlines in compliance with all accounting and financial reporting functions. The individual is also responsible for supporting Internal reporting including internal budget monitoring.

The incumbent is responsible for providing Human Resources Administrative Support to the base staff and enforcing the implementation of the organization’s policies.

The Base Administrator role has the following purpose, engagement and delivery:

Purpose:

The Base Administrator will be key in the day-to-day administration operation at Isiolo base. The officer will have the responsibility of ensuring all accounting procedures for the organization finances are safeguarded by following the monthly accountancy procedures.

The officer will also be responsible with conducting monthly cash county, tracking of monthly expenditure, advance, forecasting tools as well as the review and analysis of monthly accountancy before submission to Nairobi.

The holder of the position will also be key in submitting monthly base HR reports and supporting the capital office in preparations of monthly payrolls. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible in providing Human Resources Administration by ensuring all the staff adhere to the stipulated organization policies.

Essential job functions

Management of the Finances of the Base

General Finance:

Responsible for finance management at base level,

Ensure proper implementation of Action Against Hunger’s financial rules and procedures.

Responsible for the financial authorization of the expenses done on the base in compliance with financial procedures and monthly cash forecast

Record all working advances in the advance book and follow up on their clearance by staff on a timely basis.

To ensure that each cash & bank transaction is justified by an appropriate invoice/receipt, and to ensure the quality of receipts (name, patent no., stamp, description, date, amount, etc.)

Responsible for proper & regular filing of all finance documents at the base.

Budget Management:

Where required and in consultation with the Field Coordinator, provide inputs to budget proposal design and procurement plan.

Check availability of funds for all activities and expenses- validate the procurement requests and SPOs.

Hold monthly Budget Follow up (BFU) meetings at base level and communicate feedback to Nairobi Finance office.

Ensure that correct budget lines are used for each activity & expenses- link to PFU and BFU.

Cash & Bank Management:

To ensure respect of Action Against Hunger’s finance procedures and Cash Management Policy at the base level.

Monthly cash and bank reconciliation

Ensure safekeeping of Action Against Hunger funds and assets

Make cash count at least once a week and also at the end of each month (in writing)

Consolidate the base cash forecasts. Ensure liquidity at base level- sending balances to Nairobi capital office, follow up on transfers to bases.

Ensure base expenditures are in line with the approved cash forecast, analyze discrepancy between actual expenditures and cash forecast.

Saga:

Record all transactions in the SAGA cashbook in full respect of internal saga rules. This cashbook

& bank book must be updated on a daily basis to be able to verify the physical bank & cash balance at any time.

Ensure that correct budget lines are used for each activity & expenses- link to PFU and BFU.
Accountable for the SAGA monthly closing: check all books and transmit all documents before the 4th of the following month to Nairobi finance

Management of the Human Resources at the Base

Administration of Employment practices

To ensure the implementation of the staff regulation in the base,

To ensure the proper communication within the base concerning administrative issues,

To implement all HR procedures, projects and initiatives in the base and to propose to the Field Coordinator on new procedures where required,

To maintain an accurate staff database of the staff in Isiolo Office, management of leave to include leave plans and leave follow up

To ensure the Payroll Alteration Forms are remitted to Nairobi HR on the 15th of every month for payroll processing.

Responsible for all HR filing in the base to include recruitment files, personnel files etc.

In-charge of enforcement of office guideline like COVID-19 control and prevention measures.

Employee Resourcing (HR Planning, Recruitment& Selection, Induction& Orientation

In collaboration with the Field Coordinator, participate in the recruitment and selection process at the field level to include preparing JD’s, job adverts, receiving and sorting applications, preparing interview materials, interview schedules, contact candidates for interviews and help set up for interviews.

Working closely with the HR Manager, prepare recruitment documentation to include the recruitment matrix and conducting reference checks.

To assist the Field Coordinator in the orientation and induction of new staff at the base. This includes, preparing an induction schedule for new staff, collecting all documents from new employees as per the employee personnel checklist and opening employee personnel files for all new employees as well as assisting in conducting comprehensive HR induction at base level.

In consultation with the Field Coordinator, advise on staffing needs including need for new hire and/or reduction.

Employee Relations.

Responsible for staff welfare at the base level to include but not limited to staff meetings, medical, contributions etc.

Ensure staff have personal protective equipment (PPEs) while on duty as part of covid-19 control and prevention (where necessary)

To ensure that each disciplinary action is justified, compliant to the law and staff regulation, and validated by the Field Coordinator in conjunction with HR Nairobi.

To prepare for the base all proposition regarding changes in the HR policy, i.e. organization chart, comments on the salary grading structure and to be communicated to the Field Coordinator who will liaise with other coordination teams.

Be a change champion for HR initiatives and projects at the base level

Working closely with the Field Coordinator, assist in the implementation of HR projects and initiatives at the base level.

Fiscal Responsibility

Base Treasury and Cash Count,

Monthly accountancy and supporting documentation

HR Responsibility

HR monthly reports

Payroll Alteration forms

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Required Education:

Degree in business related Field: Finance/Accounting.

Professional qualification of CPA will be added advantage

Basic knowledge of and interpretation of the Kenyan labour laws

3-5 years’ experience in busy organization or Non-profit organization

Required Skills & Competencies

Superior communication and writing skills

Demonstrated analytical skills

Excellent influencing and negotiation skills

Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines;

Preferred

Compatibility for both independent and team work.

Persistence and assertiveness combined with tact and diplomacy

Demonstrated flexibility and or adaptability.

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Ability to work in a high pressured environment

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Action Against Hunger USA Base Administrator Jobs in Kenya

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