Bachelor's degree in accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field, degree from a leading university.
Professional Accounting Qualification: CPA-K, CA, or ACCA (fully qualified and in good standing with the relevant professional body).
Master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in financial management in a complex organization.
Grant management experience with local partner organizations.
Experience in interpreting financial information and preparing and presenting financial reports to non-finance professionals in an accurate and timely manner.
Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Experience in training/capacity building of staff in a multi-cultural environment.
Skills
Strong leadership skills including supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems.
Demonstrated ability to meet corporate governance and accountability requirements of host governments, the organisation, and donors.
Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.
Proven organisation and planning skills.
Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel and internet/email and accounting software - Agresso.
In depth knowledge of managing grants and contractual requirements of institutional donors.
Ability to work well with others under strict deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational skills language.
Ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities.
Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the line manager with possible options and solutions.
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