Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (LWC), based in Isiolo, Kenya, is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer to provide administrative support services in the strategic direction of all financial, procurement, administration, and IT functions at the Conservancy.
This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, management, coordination, administration, and harmonization of activities of the departments responsible for finance, administration, and procurement.
Key Responsibilities Include: ¶
- Overseeing financial and procurement policies, procedures, donor reporting, and recommending new or revised policies, procedures, or programs when needed.
- Establishing and maintaining company-wide objectives, policies, procedures, processes, and practices to ensure sound financial accounting structures.
- Participating in developing new business, specifically assisting the CEO in identifying new revenue-generating opportunities.
- Developing and maintaining systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.
- Fulfilling stewardship responsibilities by ensuring effective compliance and control and responding to regulatory developments.
Qualifications ¶
- Masters of Business Administration with Finance option or its equivalent.
- Certified Public Accountant (K) or equivalent accounting qualification.
- Proficient in accounting software, including Pastel.
- Experienced with donor fund management.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance at a senior management level, with at least five years as a CFO.
- Mature and proactive with evidence of having worked as a true business partner to the Chief Executive of an organization.
- Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting.
- Thorough understanding of the International Financial Reporting Standards and experience in application and enforcement of standards at the workplace.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and personnel management skills.
To apply, please send your resume and application letter to the Human Resource Manager at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Private Bag, Isiolo, or email [email protected] by 12th September 2014. Provide your daytime telephone contact and contacts of three professional referees.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
