Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

• Responsible for designing grants/ contract database to manage all budgeting, reporting and compliance functions of VSF Belgium.
• Lead in the grant budgeting process, configure report templates, ensure personnel and implementation costs are appropriately budgeted.
• Periodically review VSFB Financial reports for accuracy
• Participate in capacity building of budget holders and partners in donor compliance and contract management.
• Responsible for conducting internal audits of grants processes and protocols and advise Budget Holders and Management on compliance levels in the field offices.
• Ensure that all grants are audited as per donor rules and regulations.
• Keep management briefed on status of internal audits and on pending actionable issues.
• Capitalize knowledge and share it within VSF-B.

• University degree in Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting / Finance Option
• Relevant accounting qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA equivalent

• At least 3 years experience in a busy office.
• Experience in the use of one or more accounting software packages and accounting in different currencies.
• Knowledge of USAID, EC, ECHO and DFID contracts and grants technical reporting requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)

• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Strong numerical skills and accuracy.
• Strong attention to details.
• Good reporting skills
• Proficiency in Ms Office applications.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to prepare and present issues at all levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Team player
• High integrity and initiative
• Identify with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
• Display of intercultural sensitivity and respect in dealing with others
• Willingness to travel to the field and remote locations.