Project Accountant & ICT Officer Opportunities in Rural Kenya, Laikipia

A leading wildlife management and conservation organization situated in the remote parts of Laikipia county in Kenya is seeking the following high caliber, self - motivated and dedicated personnel to support the organization towards the development and implementation of its policies and strategies necessary to the attainment of its goals and objectives. These positions are resident out of town and applicant must be willing to work in a rural environment.

Project Accountant

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO), the Project Accountant will primarily be responsible for the company’s project accounting on it real estate development program and assist the Company in reporting on its donor funds, third party funds and ensuring all funds on projects are tracked and accounted for in accordance with the underlying agreements and company policies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting to set up systems to manage financial transactions including grant administration and reporting,
• Generating accurate, reliable periodic and ad-hoc financial reports within the agreed timelines.
• Assisting the CFO to generate realistic fundraising targets as part of the budgeting process and overseeing the implementation of that budget
• Assisting with the annual budgeting and performance monitoring and providing timely progress reports
• Provide ongoing support and technical assistance to the CFO on financial matters

Job requirements

• Should be a graduate in Commerce – Accounting option
• Five years of experience, at a minimum, in accounting and finance in some or all of the following settings: not-for-profit, social development, for profit business operations in tourism and agriculture in general and specifically dealing with project/donor funds
• Budgetary responsibility in an international environment is highly desirable
• Previous experience in the financial monitoring of capital projects
• Previous experience in the financial monitoring of grant funded projects
• A close understanding of Kenya tax law and statutory reporting requirements
• Competence and demonstrated experience in the use of computerized systems, including financial software applications preferably (SunSystems, latest version INFOR 10) is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, application of strong financial rigor, discretion and high integrity are imperative
• Ability to work with little or no supervision

ICT Officer

Reporting to the CEO, this position has the overall responsibility for providing support to users in the network, hardware and software utility in the organization in the following fields;

• Server Operations and Administration
• Network Installation and support
• Maintenance and Administration
• Desktop Administration and Configuration
• Service Installation and Support
• Computer Systems Security
• Backup
• Procurement and Logistics

Job requirements

• Minimum University Degree in computer science or information systems or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 3 years experience of progressive ICT user support in a corporate organization;
• Excellent interpersonal awareness and communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work in a team and cope with work pressure;
• Strong analytical with excellent planning and execution skills;

Remuneration;

Competitive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful candidates.

How to apply;

Resumes and application letters should be sent outlining suitability for this position to the following address.
Deadline for applications is 11th February 2012.

The Human Resources Manager
Private Bag - Nanyuki
E-mail: conservancyjobs@gmail.com