Country: Kenya
Closing date: 29 May 2017
About IFES.
The International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) is an international, non-profit organization that supports the building of democratic societies and the strengthening of transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, non-profit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.
About the project
IFES is currently implementing a capacity-building program in support of Kenya’s electoral process in the areas of Voter Education, conflict mitigation and sustainability of Election Technology, among others.
Position Summary
IFES Kenya seeks to recruit a Finance Assistant; he/she will provide Finance support to the Finance Team under the Kenya Electoral Assistance Program.
Key Responsibilities: -
- Assist in Initiating payment instructions;
- Assist in Preparing bi-monthly financial reports;
- Assist in Ensuring accurate financial records are maintained in compliance with IFES policies and procedures;
- Track advance payments to ensure clearing of all advances;
- Assist programs in preparing budgets;
- Assist in compiling documents for DA1 processing;
- Filling and Making Copies of Original Documents;
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least CPA Part 1
Relevant Experience
At least 2 years’ relevant experience working
Related Skills or Knowledge: Experienced with Microsoft Excel, Analytical skills, planning and organizational skills. QuickBooks knowledge is an added advantage
LANGUAGE SKILLS: English and Kiswahili proficiency required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Standard office work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should apply by May 29, 2017, 1700 Hours, East Africa local time.
Applications should be sent to kenyarecruit@ifes.org