Finance and Administration Manager at Dalberg Global Development in Kenya

Job Title: Office Manager (Finance and Administration)

Employer: Dalberg Global Development

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Application Deadline: 14th Oct 2013

Responsibilities:

• Prepare internal and regional management reports on administration,  utilization, finance and participate in management meetings
• Coordinate monthly employee payroll and benefits
• Coordinate the payment and submission of all statutory returns
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of all client invoices
• Responsible for the follow up and collection of  payment from all creditors
• Responsible for the planning and execution of quarterly and annual financial audits and the certification of financial statements
• Assist the management team with budgeting and financial management
• Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure smooth office operations
• Coordinate with other Dalberg offices on administrative, financial and management matters
• Responsible for ensuring the signing, filing and maintenance of all contracts
• Review and approve the professional expenses submitted by consultants
• Responsible for the reimbursement of professional expenses in a timely manner
• Support the Global Operations Team in the roll-out of firm-wide initiatives. This can include training, human resources, knowledge collection/management
• Other tasks as required

Candidate Profile:

• Undergraduate in Business Administration, professional certification, e.g., CPA (K)/ACCA, preferred. Master’s in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in French, preferred.
• At least 10 years work experience in a related field, and notable experience in administration a must. Experience in an international setting a plus
• Past experience managing other people, e.g., minimum of 4 years management experience, preferred
• Advanced Excel and Quickbooks experience / knowledge
• Exercise sound judgment, pay great attention to detail, work well in a team, culturally sensitive, demonstrate appreciation for different cultures and practices
• Project a positive image
• Self-motivated and able to recommend options for resolution of issues
• Must have worked within a multi-cultural environment
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision

The Application Process

Please apply on our website: http://www.dalberg.com/careers.php?p=opportunities

Only apply to the one position that best fits your past professional experience and first preference location.

Only successful candidates will be asked to interview by phone and/or in-person.