Finance Officer at Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet)

Job Description

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); About KICTANet. The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multistakeholder think tank for people and institutions interested in ICT policy and regulation. The network acts as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector and is guided by four pillars: policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and research. As such, the network provides mechanisms and a framework for continuing cooperation and collaboration in ICT matters.

The Role

Ensure the implementation and maintenance of financial controls and procedures in compliance with KICTANet policies, and statutory and donor requirements. Prepare payments, requisitions, budgets and forecasts, general ledgers, donor and management financial reports, and other relevant documents. Review payment requests and coordinate the procurement of goods and services. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of financial information for management and donors in a timely manner. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, maintain asset registers, etc. Monitor monthly spending against the budget and report on income and expenditure. Ensure compliance with statutory obligations including timely filing and submissions. Liaison and coordination with payment partners, banks, and other external partners. Recommend periodic updates of the KICTANet’s Financial manual in line with best practices. Report to the Admin lead and work with admin and program teams to ensure finance operations are implemented in a well-coordinated and timely manner. Coordinate the conduct of internal and external audits. Perform any other role as may be agreed upon or assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Finance, or a related degree from a reputable university. Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA (K) or its equivalents. 5 years experience as an accountant within the nonprofit sector. Experience in grant administration of donor-funded programs. Knowledge of accounting computer applications and enterprise resource planning systems. Leadership and management skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Strong ethical grounding and integrity.