Qualifications:**
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field, degree from a leading university, and Professional Accounting Qualification: CPA-K, CA, or ACCA (fully qualified and in good standing with the relevant professional body). Master's degree is an added advantage.
Experience:****
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in financial management in a complex organization.
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Grant management experience with local partner organizations.
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Experience in interpreting financial information and preparing and presenting financial reports to non-finance professionals in an accurate and timely manner.
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Cultural awareness and the ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
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Experience in training/capacity building of staff in a multi-cultural environment
Skills**:
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Strong leadership skills including supervise and supervise and motivate qualified professional staff with strong personal value systems.
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Demonstrated ability to meet corporate governance and accountability requirements of host governments, the organisation, and donors.
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Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills
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Proven organisation and planning skills.
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Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel and internet/email and accounting software -Agresso
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In depth knowledge of managing grants and contractual requirements of institutional donors.
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Ability to work well with others under strict deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
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Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational skills language.
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Ability to work independently, take initiative and set priorities.
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Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the line manager with possible options and solutions.