African Centre for Technology Studies Finance Director Jobs in Kenya
African Centre for Technology Studies Finance Director Jobs in Kenya
ResponsibilitioesOverall leadership of the finance and administrative activities at ACTS, setting the policies and procedures to ensure proper and effective financial management.
Develop and implement an overall funding strategy for the Centre that delivers short and long term financial security and lead resource mobilization efforts that grow and diversify the Center’s funding.
Overall responsibility for ensuring ACTS income is sufficient for its needs in both the short and long term and that operational costs are aligned with the income.
Deliver fast and accurate reporting throughout the ACTS organization and ensure that financial processes are well defined, appropriate and adhered to across the Centre.
Be responsible for the financial probity of the Centre and ensure a culture of zero tolerance for corrupt or illicit practices is maintained throughout the organization.
Establish and nurture close links with partner/donor organizations and support the ED in contractual discussions regarding both existing and new programs of work.
Build and promote the Center’s reputation amongst donors and customers and develop a strategy for financial endowment to provide the Centre with long-term financial stability.
Support the ED to ensure sustained progress towards achieving ACTS purpose and mission.
Represent the ACTS Secretariat as an ex-officio member in its dealings with the Executive Committee of the
Governing Council on financial and administrative matters.
Represent the ACTS Secretariat by invitation in its dealings with the Governing Council (alongside the
Executive Director) on financial and administrative matters.
Qualifications
The preferred candidate for this position is a fully qualified accountant with CPA(K)/ ACCA, with good quality degree from a well-respected university;
The preferred candidate should
have a minimum 5 years’ experience of running the finance and administration department of an organization with US$ 3-10M turnover;
The preferred candidate should have the ability to self-start and run a finance operation in a hands-on way, without a large team of supporting staff.
The candidate should have the ability to analyze and report financial data and to communicate this clearly within the organization and to the Governing Council; has the experience of contract negotiation, contract management and associated procedures.
The candidate should be detail-oriented and have the ability to put in place the required processes for cost control and management; have experience of employment law and employment contracts; a collaborative worker, operating closely alongside the Executive Director and Programme Director to acquire new finance and to oversee existing programs.
Complete familiarity with conventional accounting tools (e.g SAGE) and the ability to drive appropriate financial IT solutions for the organization are required.
Experience with working with financial donors / NGO sector would be a distinct advantage but not mandatory.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 18th January, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; African Centre for Technology Studies Finance Director Jobs in Kenya
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