Closing date: 30 Apr 2012
The Independent Medico-legal Unit (IMLU) is a governance and human rights NGO that seeks to promote human rights by advocating for legal and policy reforms, monitoring government adherence to human rights, rehabilitating victims of torture, forensic investigation and documentation of torture cases for legal redress, and capacity building of key stake-holders. The Independent medico-legal unit’s vision is a Just World free from Torture. IMLU’s mission is To Promote and Safeguard the Rights of all against Torture by Holding the State Accountable.
Job Title FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Location Nairobi with frequent travel Position reports to Executive Director Duration 1 year renewable based on performance and availability of funds Required Immediate
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
We are looking for a highly organized, motivated person to lead our financial, administrative and human resource functions
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
• Manage the Finance and Administration department activities and schedules to meet the financial reporting requirements and deadlines specified by IMLU’s and donors’ governance regulations.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are in compliance with Kenyan laws and /or funding source requirements and that all such laws and requirements are respected and consistently followed.
• Establish and maintain strong internal financial controls, and ensure compliance
• Maintain appropriate accounting records and ensure timely backup of computerized accounting data.
• Lead the Organization’s financial planning and provide guidance and assistance to other heads of department and individual program Managers on budgeting issues.
• Monitor cash flow and expenditure against budget and resources available.
• Provide the Board of Directors, Executive Director and program staff with monthly account statements, budget –expenditure reports and other management reports and analysis pertinent to all grants and unrestricted funds, and prepare annual financial report
• Audit management
2. ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
• Leadership in departmental planning and execution
• Line management of finance and administration staff
• Provide support to the management team in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits, performance appraisal, compliance with labour laws and regulations, and employee relations and security.
• Provide leadership in policies and procedures review and improvement
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
University degree preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, economics
CPA (K) or equivalent
4 years relevant working experience preferably in an NGO setting
Strong financial and administration background
Good numerical, analytical and writing skills
Excellent computer skills, preferably Ms Excel, Quickbooks, MS Word, Power Point)
Ability to organize work and prioritize tasks
Shows integrity and commitment, and excellent communication skills
Observes confidentiality
Experience in managing multiple donor grants and understanding of major donor requirements
Ability and experience in working in and providing team support How to apply:
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you believe you have the talent we are looking for, have passion and commitment to human rights and your experience and qualification matches the above, you are invited to send your application letter and CV, including your current salary, expected remuneration, three professional referees and day time telephone contacts to: jobs@imlu.org with the subject matter FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER by 4 pm, 30th April 2012
Note: Only email applications will be accepted, only successful candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to disqualification. IMLU is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other ground for discrimination.
