Accountant Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy: Program Accountant

International Development

Organisation

The Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya

Nairobi office

Come and join our international

development organisation where we are working to eradicate avoidable blindness

and are committed to working with partners to bring about change that is

sustainable and reaches even the most vulnerable communities.

Founded in 1992, The Fred Hollows

Foundation has been a driving force in the development and implementation of

blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and most isolated regions

in the world.  

Currently operating in 25 countries

throughout Africa, Australia, South Asia,

Middle East and East Asia, The

Foundation is working to end avoidable blindness.

Reporting to the Finance and

Administration Manager, you will promote financial stewardship, accountability,

reliability and accuracy of financial reports and ensure effective resource

acquisition, utilization and safe guarding of The Fred Hollows Foundation

partnership assets.

Previous experience in a busy setting

working with NGO partner organizations, donor financial management and use of

the SUN accounting system is important.

Essential criteria includes:

• CPA(K) or ACCA certified


• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business.



• At least 5 years’ experience in a busy
  
  organization in mid-level professional finance role


• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy,
  
  including experience in word processing, spread-sheets and accounting
  
  software


• Ability to work well with others under
  
  pressure and respond to changes in priorities.


• A person of Integrity


• Ability to travel to remote resource scarce
  
  and insecure areas.


• Preparedness to undergo a police check for
  
  working with children


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and
  
  in a team environment.


• Fluency in written and spoken English is
  
  required.

This is an exciting time to join The

Fred Hollows Foundation Kenya as we seek to deliver even greater impact and

enhance our ability to accomplish our vision.

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HERE to download a detailed job description

CLICK

HERE to apply online. Include your resume and cover

letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills &

attributes’ section of the Job Description as well as details of your current

and expected salary.

For further information please

contact Beatrice Omwanda, Finance & Admin Manager at bomwanda@hollows.org

Closing Date: 5pm EAT 2nd February

2016.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is

committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work.

Applicants are advised that The

Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening

procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.