VSF Belgium Regional Finance Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi Keny

VSF Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995
working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living,
improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal
health and animal production.

• In
  charge of reviewing and developing accounting policies and procedures to
  support the operations of VSFB in the East Africa Region
• In
  charge of the Region’s Financial management according to policies &
  procedures and generally accepted accounting standards
• Responsible
  for developing, updating and monitoring the performance of budgets for the
  Region
• In
  charge of periodical and annual Financial reports and accounts for the
  Regional Office and the field offices
• In
  charge of developing quarterly and annual forecasts, Controlling costs and
  monitoring the overall liquidity and cash flow position of the Regional
  Office and field offices
• Responsible
  for coordinating external audits
• Responsible
  for Capacity building both finance and programme staff in financial management
• Responsible
  for driving the Region’s Finance strategy to ensure a robust accounting
  system, an effective finance department and a well coordinated finance
  team
• Capitalize
  knowledge and share it within VSF-B

• Masters
  degree in Management related field
• University
  degree in Bachelor of Commerce – Finance option
• Relevant
  accounting qualifications i.e. CPA (K) or ACCA equivalent

• At
  least 5 years financial management experience in a busy office.
• At
  least 5 years of experience in a senior management position
• Experience
  in managing and coaching a team.
• Experience
  in developing and implementing systems
• Experience
  of working in other countries and with an NGO will be an added advantage
• Experience
  in the use of one or more accounting software packages and accounting in
  different currencies.
• Knowledge
  of donor rules and regulations i.e. ECHO, USAID, EU
• Knowledge
  and experience with the International Accounting Standards (IAS)

• Excellent
  managerial, organizational and planning skills
• Strong
  numerical skills and accuracy.
• Good
  reporting skills
• Computer
  literacy with very good advanced MS Excel skills and Word
• 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
• Attentive
  to detail and result oriented
• High
  integrity and initiative
• Identify
  him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-B
• Display
  of intercultural sensitivity, respect in dealing with others
• Willingness
  to travel to the field and remote locations