Background

The Finance & Administration Officer shall be responsible for driving the financial and administration processes to conduct office administration and to generate reliable, transparent & timely financial and administrative information required by the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) to manage its resources.

Responsibilities

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, analyze and monitor financial reports, budgets, and monthly cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that proper financial procedures/systems are operated and maintained in compliance with relevant institutional policy and accounting standards including relevant government laws and donor policies
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable and receivables, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate examination of all vouchers for approval and further ensure that all payments processed are within approved work plan & budget
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of the institution assets for accounting and insurance purposes;
• Direct and oversee all aspects of administrative support for the Institution including but not limited to office management, human resources support, staff welfare and logistics.
• Oversee the procurement for the Institution including managing the inventory of supplies as well as the supplier database; and
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or a related field from a recognized University.
• Professional Certifications such as CPA(K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least 8 years’ experience in handling finance and administration preferably in a membership-based organization or Non-Profit Making Organization;
• Membership of a relevant Professional Body will be an added advantage;
• Professional training in Human Resource and Administration will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Have demonstrated high understanding of finance and accounting matters;
• Have experience in office administration and leading people;
• ICT proficiency;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Notes

Kindly note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: ISK is an equal opportunity employer.

• Prepare, analyze and monitor financial reports, budgets, and monthly cash flow forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure that proper financial procedures/systems are operated and maintained in compliance with relevant institutional policy and accounting standards including relevant government laws and donor policies
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable and receivables, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate examination of all vouchers for approval and further ensure that all payments processed are within approved work plan & budget
• Prepare and maintain an inventory of the institution assets for accounting and insurance purposes;
• Direct and oversee all aspects of administrative support for the Institution including but not limited to office management, human resources support, staff welfare and logistics.
• Oversee the procurement for the Institution including managing the inventory of supplies as well as the supplier database; and
• Performing any other lawful duties as may be assigned.

• Have demonstrated high understanding of finance and accounting matters;
• Have experience in office administration and leading people;
• ICT proficiency;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or Business Administration or a related field from a recognized University.
• Professional Certifications such as CPA(K) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least 8 years’ experience in handling finance and administration preferably in a membership-based organization or Non-Profit Making Organization;
• Membership of a relevant Professional Body will be an added advantage;
• Professional training in Human Resource and Administration will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization will be an added advantage.