Finance and Administration Manager at Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC)

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Company: Sorghum Value Chain Development Consortium (SVCDC)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya



Duties:

• Manage financial and administrative sound systems including budgeting; asset management; cash flow management; payroll processing and tax filing; management reports; financial, variance and accounts analysis; in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, financial policies and procedures in compliance with different jurisdictions.
• Work closely with CEO in preparation of business models, business plans, timelines and operational budgets.
• Monitor and manage the incubator’s expenditures within the allotted budget and provide professional advice on financial matters and advising on ways to improve performance
• Manage all aspects of human resource management for all employees including but not limited to recruitment, induction, development and termination, in consultation with relevant organs of the incubator, performance management, facilitating the process of setting benefit and compensation packages, and implement Board‐approved employee policies in accordance with relevant Employment law requirements.
• Establish key financial strategies to achieve financial goals and enhance business profitability.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate contracts to bring incremental revenues to the incubator
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit recommendations are implemented

Qualification and Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelors of Commerce - accounting option and CPA(K) or Bachelors of Business Administration-Finance option
• Minimum 3 years in medium or large scale Agribusiness enterprises
• Knowledge of Agricultural Value chains will be an added advantage
• Experience in public financial and procurement requirements
• Knowledge of public- private partnerships management
• Experience in reporting of donor funds

How to Apply

All interested candidates should email their applications enclosing the application letter, a detailed CV with daytime phone numbers, three professional referees, copies of academic certificates and testimonials and disclose their current and expected salary to info@sorghum3fs.co.ke

SVCDC is an equal opportunity employer

Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013