Regional Finance Officer Job Vacancy: World Neighbors

World Neighbors, a leading international non-governmental organization working to strengthen the capacities of marginalized rural communities in Africa to reduce hunger, poverty and disease, desires to recruit a Regional Finance Officer for its Africa office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Position Summary:

• Responsible for all financial and administrative operations in World Neighbors Africa Region and for the regular reporting of all regional financial transactions to headquarters;
  
• directly supervises the accountants;
  
• as part of the regional management team, works closely with the Regional Associate Vice President (RAVP), Regional Program Officer, External Relations Officer, Program Coordinators and administrators of partner organizations;
  
• plays a leading role together with the management team in defining and implementing a regional strategy consistent with WN’s mission;
  
• directly responsible for the regional financial and infrastructure management;
  
• works closely with the International Finance Coordinator and liaises with other relevant staff at World Neighbors headquarters.
  

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide financial guidance and support to country programs and partner organizations
2. Maintain routine communication on financial matters with headquarters
3. Develop and implement efficient procedures for budgeting and expenditures
4. Prepare and monitor regional budgets
5. Develop and implement financial, administrative and procurement policies and procedures in consultation with headquarters and in line with the host countries’ laws
6. Develop and apply effective financial accounting and reporting systems at the regional level and ensure timely reporting to headquarters

Qualifications, Competencies and Experience

1. University degree in a relevant discipline
2. Must be a certified public accountant (CPA), an ACCA or equivalent
3. Minimum 5 years experience in a related supervisory role, much of which should be in an international NGO environment
4. Ability to analyze problems and provide systematic solutions in line with established policies/procedures
5. Strong leadership and management skills including experience in a multi-cultural environment
6. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, coaching, facilitation and report writing skills
7. Superior knowledge of and proficiency in computerized accounting (e.g. Quick Books) and MS office
8. Experience in working with donors and knowledge of donor requirements of funded projects
9. Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multi task in a busy regional setting and must be a team player

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements may send their applications together with detailed curriculum vitae, stating their current salaries, and the names and contacts of three professional referees by July 6, 2009 to:

Regional Associate Vice President
World Neighbors
P.O Box 14728 – 00800,
Nairobi, Kenya.

wneibors @ wneastafrica.org