Description Heifer International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
FUNCTION
The Finance & Administrative Assistant is the first contact point to visitors, consultants, and partners. S/he is primarily responsible for the day-to-day operations providing support to Heifer team: Project Coordinator, Business Advisor and Finance in Kisumu and Nairobi respectively, and the project by maintaining systems of accountability, establishing and maintaining communications between program offices as well as partners and performing basic administrative tasks as assigned. S/he will develop procedures, which promote financial discipline to meet organizational goals as well as maintaining an efficient document retrieval system.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTER TRAITS:
Intellectual curious, accountable, professional judgment, effective communicator, pragmatic, inspirational, and team player.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DELIVERABLES
A. Act as the initial point of contact for the main office by responding to both internal and external inquiries/requests (30%).
Follow-up on all incoming and outgoing correspondences.
Receive and attend to telephone calls and courteously direct calls accordantly.
B. Manage a functional and organized office filing system and Field Data entry, to ensure that the project documents and records are appropriately filed and secured for easy retrieval. (30%)
All field data entered into developed data systems of records.
Files are created and maintained for each of the 7 AVCD II Hub.
All relevant documentation of each Hubs is filed immediately as they are received.
All project documents are filed in the relevant month.
Review hub reconciliations and submit to Nairobi office for registration in Agresso.
C. Undertake due diligence of the Hubs, within the region on financial viability, financial assessment, and sustainability. (20%)
Upkeep the assessment tools.
Coordinate the assessments of the hubs through focus group discussions.
D. Collaborate with the administrator and travel agents to ensure that visits to the projects are managed smoothly, professionally, and efficiently. (15%)
Reserve hotel for staff and visitors as needed.
Coordinate airport transfers for incoming/outgoing staff.
Assist with the permit for traveling staff.
E. Any other task as assigned by the supervisor. (5%)
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Management or equivalent Diploma or any other related qualification to this job, with three (3) years of hands-on related experience.
Preferred Requirements:
Practical experience in various aspects of accounting principles and practices with a good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), procurement, and front office management. Data entry and basic excel analysis will be an added advantage.
Most Critical Proficiencies:
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Knowledge of the non-profit sector and the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
Exemplary customer care and administrative skills
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong English language skills - oral and written.
Knowledge and experience with word processing, spreadsheets, database, newsletter, and electronic mail software (Microsoft Office preferred).
Excellent keyboarding skills.
Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands:
May require constant sitting; working at a computer for extended periods of time.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully, and diplomatically with a culturally diverse group of people.
Ability to produce accurate documents in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
May require occasional bending and lifting of up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor to waist.
Ability to operate all standard office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines, and printers.
Ability to establish priorities, achieve deadlines and make sound judgments.
Ability to perform as an effective team member and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Constant telephone, face-to-face, and electronic communication with colleagues and the general public.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with minimal supervision.
