OFFICE MANAGER (FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION) (KENYAN JOBS AND JOBS IN KENYA OCTOBER 2013)

Title: Office Manager (Finance and Administration)

About Our Firm

Dalberg Global Development Advisors provides high-level strategic advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and governments that are shaping international development. We focus on emerging and frontier markets on topics that include economic development, global health, access to finance, agriculture, energy and the environment, and others. We offer outstanding individuals the opportunity to apply private sector skills to global challenges within an entrepreneurial working environment. Our consultants typically combine experience from the top-tier strategy consultancies with relevant international exposure.

Description

Dalberg is currently seeking a bright, motivated, and entrepreneurial Office Manager (finance and administration) in Nairobi. The job description for this position includes the execution of the following:

• Prepare internal and regional management reports on administration,  utilization, finance and participate in management meetings
• Coordinate monthly employee payroll and benefits
• Coordinate the payment and submission of all statutory returns
• Responsible for the preparation and submission of all client invoices
• Responsible for the follow up and collection of  payment from all creditors
• Responsible for the planning and execution of quarterly and annual financial audits and the certification of financial statements
• Assist the management team with budgeting and financial management
• Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure smooth office operations
• Coordinate with other Dalberg offices on administrative, financial and management matters
• Responsible for ensuring the signing, filing and maintenance of all contracts
• Review and approve the professional expenses submitted by consultants
• Responsible for the reimbursement of professional expenses in a timely manner
• Support the Global Operations Team in the roll-out of firm-wide initiatives. This can include training, human resources, knowledge collection/management
• Other tasks as required

Candidate Profile:

• Undergraduate in Business Administration, professional certification, e.g., CPA (K)/ACCA, preferred. Master’s in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English. Proficiency in French, preferred.
• At least 10 years work experience in a related field, and notable experience in administration a must. Experience in an international setting a plus
• Past experience managing other people, e.g., minimum of 4 years management experience, preferred
• Advanced Excel and Quickbooks experience / knowledge
• Exercise sound judgment, pay great attention to detail, work well in a team, culturally sensitive, demonstrate appreciation for different cultures and practices
• Project a positive image
• Self-motivated and able to recommend options for resolution of issues
• Must have worked within a multi-cultural environment
• Capacity to work with minimum supervision

The Application Process

Please apply on our website: http://www.dalberg.com/careers.php?p=opportunities by the deadline of 21^st October 2013 at 12.01am EST.

Only apply to the one position that best fits your past professional experience and first preference location. Only successful candidates will be asked to interview by phone and/or in-person. 

Categories: ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE