Finance Officer - Elwak

Job Summary

The Finance Officer will work within CARE’s RREAD II Project (Region Resilience Enhancement against Drought II – RREAD II) in Elwak, North Eastern Province for period of 8 months with a possibility of extension.

Reporting to the Finance Manager on technical issues and to the Program Manager on daily activities, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the overall financial management of the Sub-Office Books of Accounts and Sub-Office Shared Cost Budget based on generally accepted accounting practices and CARE Kenya’s financial and budgetary policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities;

• Processing payments, cash receipts, and journal entries.
• Monitoring advances to ensure timely liquidation.
• Monitoring sub office cash position.
• Maintaining bank ledger and preparing bank reconciliation reports.
• Capturing financial data into the financial system.
• Assist in project budget formulation.

Required Qualifications/Skills;

• CPA Part II and Pursuing Part III.
• Degree in Commerce, Accounting or Business Studies.
• At least three years experience in accounting, preferable for a humanitarian organization.
• Demonstrated skills computer, problem solving, planning andbudget management skills.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills and the ability to implement conflict-sensitive programming.
• Ability to work as a team member to achieve the overall goals of the team and serve beneficiaries.
• Willing to work and live in difficult and demanding locations.
• Fluent in English and Swahili. Boran languages skills are an advantage.

Applications:

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the advertised position, kindly send your application indicating the reference number and title of the position applied for along with an up-to-date CV with telephone contacts for three professional referees and copies of academic and professional certificates