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Danish Refugee Council Re-Advertisement: Admin and Finance Assistant – Wajir Kenya Careers

Re-Advertisement: Admin and Finance Assistant – Wajir

Background
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is part of the Danish Refugee Council (DRC). DRC has operated in Kenya since 2005, and DDG’s programme in Kenya started in July 2012. DDG has armed violence reduction programmes in many other countries in the region including Somaliland, Somalia, Yemen, South Sudan and Uganda. One of DDG Kenya’s three thematic focus areas is community safety in border areas. This position is established to support the implementation of the Collaboration for Improved Border Security and Management (CIBS) Programme in Wajir

Purpose

The Admin and Finance Assistant (A&FA) supports the Project Coordinator in implementing the CIBS programme in Wajir, in relation to all financial aspects of the project.

The A&FA will ensure efficient and effective financial/administrative operation of DDG’s Wajir office and the project activities. She/he will ensure compliance with DDG’s Operations Handbook alongside donor policies, procedures, guidelines and rules. She/he will seek and receive policy guidance/ instructions and support from the Head of Admin and Finance and the Regional Finance Officer.

Roles and Responsibilities
Finance Roles

Maintain financial files (physical and soft copies) and records according to DRC Operations handbook;

Assist with preparation of budgets;

Implement financial policies and procedures;

Establish the cash requirements, and maintain adequate cash levels and related cash controls, safe custody of safe keys;

Ensure weekly cash counts and reconciliations by DDG

Operational office are regularly conducted and reviewed;

Ensure month end cash counts are properly supervised and submitted to DDG office in Nairobi;

Confirm that full accountabilities (documentations) are obtained for all expenditures and validity of claims all financial claims;

Ensure weekly cashbooks’ preparation with complete documentations for all the projects for reviewed weekly by

Project/Finance manager;

Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the cash books on a daily basis;

Maintain and reconcile daily, weekly and monthly cash books and budget follow ups;

Prepare and reconcile bank statements;

Ensure that monthly cash books are regularly submitted to the Regional Grants;

Process approved payments of supplier / service provider invoices on the basis of complete documentation;

Prepare schedules for all taxes withheld or paid on a monthly basis where relevant and submit to the Regional Grants Officer for verification before submission to the relevant authorities;

Assist with the monthly, quarterly and annual DDG and donor reports preparation;

Supporting Grants Officers/managers and Project Managers to adequately prepare for both internal and external audits;

Ensure copies of project files and related documents are submitted to the DDG Country office, Nairobi for back up storage in both hard and soft copies.

Keep copies of all documents submitted to DDG’s Country office in Nairobi in file for reference;

Scanning of vouchers and supporting documents and sees that proper filing is done in accordance with donor requirements and / or DDG Operational Handbook;

Inform the Regional Grants Officer and the CSPM of all financial issues which can affect the execution of the project;

Ensure the safeguarding of all available funds;

Prepare Payment Vouchers and review Order Requests in accordance with the approved authority Matrix and running budgets;

Reconcile the accounts payables;

Accurately prepare the necessary documents, compile source documents and daily postings of all the paid transactions in the cash books;

Reconcile the accounts receivables/advances and Issue receipts for all the funds received;

Prepare and submit staff details including Timesheets to Human Resources Officer for verification and computations;

Manage asset transfer in the field;

Asset tagging and update of the inventory list.

Administrative Tasks

Responsible for efficient functioning of the field offices in the field;

Responsible for the storage and restocking of office consumables (Stationery and Kitchen etc) for field offices;

Advice and support the CSPC or the designate on all administration and premises-related matters within the office;

Coordinate and forward

to the Regional Admin and Finance Officer all travel requirements local and international and procure travel tickets;

Monitor all service contracts (compound, internet etc.) and forward renewal contract needs to the Regional Finance and Admin Officer. Ensure related contract payments are done before expiry of contract period;

Supervise Office Attendants, cooks, cleaners and similar staff;

Responsible for update of all e files in the back-up hard drive on a weekly basis;

Responsible for timely scanning of all vouchers and timely submission to the Nairobi office for onward dispatch to HQ on a monthly basis;

Support the Regional Finance and Admin Officer in the creation of standard Contracts for Works, Goods and Services in line with local regulations;

Ensure a proper filing system is put in place at FO level for any Contracts in a separate file, using a chronological sequencing of contracts per project. This requires the release of Statements of Contracts for each Contract as per DRC template;

Ensure contracts are respected and paid for according to agreed terms of payments;

Manage any other relevant administrative management issues;

Uphold the DRC’s Code of Conduct;

Reporting arrangements

Line manager: CIBS Project Coordinator, Wajir

Other key relationships: Internal: AVR Manager, DDG Country Manager Kenya, Head of Finance and Admin, Regional Finance Officer

External: Auditors, Suppliers.

Personal Specifications

A recognised accounting qualification (CPA or ACCA)

A basic degree (Economics / Accounting / Finance or Business Administration) or compensating relevant work experience.

2 years experience in financial management/administration within an non-governmental organisation (NGO)

Experience in donor compliance

Experience of donor reporting ideally within the NGO sector

Experience of analysing financial information

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Fluency in one of the local languages spoken in Wajir is an advantage;

Fluency in English. Strong command of written English and ability to speak clearly to various audiences;

High degree of computer literacy; including high capacity to use excel.

Personal Qualities

Organised, punctual and delivers on time,

Strong ability to motivate and inspire staff and partners,

Excellent networking skills,

Passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict

Intelligent and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs;

Diplomatic, patient and persistent,

Analytical and able to present logical arguments,

Curious and seeks out information, strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,

Takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,

Hard working and driven to achieve objectives, Able to work under minimum supervision

A good team player, culturally sensitive and able to resist external pressure

Terms and conditions
Duty station: Wajir with extensive field travel within Wajir and Nairobi for official duties.
Contract: 12 months - with possibilities for extension. Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Kenyan National staff.
Start date: As soon as possible.

General
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html).

How to apply:
Application Process

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their motivation and qualifications and a CV.

Applications should include contact details of three professional referees who have supervised the candidate in the last five years. One referee must be the applicant’s most recent manager. Only applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.

We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on www.drc.ngo under Vacancies. Applications should be sent no later than: 18th August, 2017.

If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contact job@drc.dk

Danish Refugee Council does not charge any kind of fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents.