QED Solutions Limited Finance and Administration Manager - USAID Kenya Youth Empowerment Activity Jobs in Kenya
QED Solutions Limited Finance and Administration Manager - USAID Kenya Youth Empowerment Activity Jobs in Kenya
Responsibilities The Finance and Administration Manager will be primarily responsible for ensuring the integrity and usefulness of the Contractor financial systems; facilitating the Contractor’s internal administrative operations; ensuring that the Contractor meets USAID Kenya’s programmatic, financial and other reporting requirements; and for delivering the results in anticipated SOW, related to providing USAID with logistical and other services
Oversees the day-to-day field office financial management, accounting and operations; Supervises financial and administrative staff, as required; Oversees recruitment, vetting, hiring and orientation of new staff, as required
Maintains and manages field office accounts, in coordination with QED headquarters (HQ)
Prepares and tracks project budgets and budget projections
Reviews vouchers and payment requests, including proper back-up documentation to ensure compliance with QED policies and procedures and USAID rules and regulations
Oversees procurement and inventory management of project supplies, services, and other items in accordance with USAID rules and regulations
Calculates and issues payroll; calculates and submits payroll taxes to the proper Kenyan authorities
Maintains complete, accurate and timely financial records in compliance with USAID and QED policies and procedures; Management of field office financial filing system (both paper and electronic), in coordination with QED
Prepares and submits monthly financial reports as directed by QED headquarters in timely manner
Coordinates with QED’s local legal and accounting advisors; serves as liaison between local external auditing authorities and QED headquarters
Treasury management, including daily supervision of cash position and accounts and petty cash
Oversee smooth project close-out in compliance with contract terms and USAID regulations
Qualifications
A graduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field, OR a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a relevant field and two years of work experience (in addition to the four years of experience required below)
Four years of experience in a supervisory role managing finance and administration of a donor funded activity
Experience cultivating relationships and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including youth, government ministries and officials, NGOs and donors, evaluators, and community-based institutions, and local organizations, preferably on a USAID project
Strong understanding of multi-sectoral development theory and thorough working knowledge of USG operations, regulations, policies, procedures and programs desirable
Strong understanding of the Kenyan context preferred
Experience with relevant financial software packages, including Microsoft Excel
Required fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili; fluency in other Kenyan languages preferred
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; QED Solutions Limited Finance and Administration Manager - USAID Kenya Youth Empowerment Activity Jobs in Kenya
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