2 year Fixed Term Contract (Renewable)

Sightsavers, an international development organization that promotes the prevention and cure of avoidable blindness, and promotes equality and opportunity for disabled people, seeks to recruit a mature experienced, self driven, dynamic and result oriented accounting professional who is keen to develop a career in a dynamic organisation and challenging environment.

Reporting to the Finance & Support Services Manager (FSSM), the incumbent will be expected to provide financial and administrative support to the Sightsavers Kenya Country Office.

The key tasks includes: facilitating financial transactions within Sightsavers control framework, generating transaction vouchers, maintaining accounting ledgers and cash books, managing office petty cash. processing payroll, assist in review of partner financial returns, general office administration / logistics, renewal of motor vehicle licences and insurance, procurement, maintenance of office assets, filing, handling workshops logistics as well as travel logistics for staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a University Degree in finance / accounting, administration or equivalent with at least CPA II.

Up to 3 years experience of working in a busy reputable private firm or NGO is advantageous.

Ideally you will be computer literate (knowledge of computer financial packages) with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to work, high degree of integrity and ability to work with minimum supervision.

The successful candidate will be a team player, adaptable and able to relate with people from diverse backgrounds.
 

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Please return the completed application form to jobs@sightsavers.org with position title on the email subject line by 27th October 2017.

Please do not attach CV or certificates.

We will be contacting short-listed candidates for interview shortly after the closing date.

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.