Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Vacancies in Kenya
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Global Finance and Accounting Manager Vacancies in Kenya
Responsibilities:Manage the Finance and Accounting team to oversee day to day accounting, invoicing, cash management, internal financial reporting, and any necessary donor reporting across the all areas where Busara works
Prepare regular financial reports and projections for Busara senior management
Contribute to building and monitoring the annual organizational and Operations budget
Ensure strict controls and the smooth flow of funds for Busara’s many projects in the field in Kenya, Uganda, and in other African countries where Busara works
Coordinate the work of the Finance and Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate reporting to management, project teams, and the Board of Directors
Continually review financial and accounting practices and procedures for better efficiency and risk reduction
Identify and proactively raise potential issues or opportunities for improvement in accounting practices, financial processes, and controls, working with Busara senior management to address or implement solutions
Responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant statutory requirements and standards in Kenya and other African markets where Busara works
Provide actionable budget guidance and financial planning advice to project teams, starting from the proposal stage, and including budget monitoring and project closeout
Oversee design and implementation of accessible, actionable training to project staff on relevant Finance and Accounting policies
Update and oversee Busara’s Accounts Receivable process and policies
When Busara opens an office in a new country, train Operations staff there on Finance and Accounting, continually monitoring compliance with our policies and practices
Build a system to ensure consistent application of Busara’s Finance and Accounting policies throughout all projects, taking into consideration any relevant donor or client requirements
Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Proactively develop Busara’s financial forecast analysis to assist in areas such as management of currency risk, cost allocation rates, etc.
Requirements
An advanced degree in business, economics, finance, or a related field (MBA and/or CPA qualification)
Deep knowledge of standard accounting principles (GAAP, IFRS, etc.)
5+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, and/or financial services
Prior professional experience in East Africa preferable
Experience managing a small team
Advanced working knowledge of NetSuite accounting software (or extensive experience with a similar system)
Financial modeling experience
Ability to effectively communicate and project financial policies to other staff
Ability to aggressively anticipate workload and issues, in order to prioritize team workflow and deliverables
Positive working attitude, with a focus on results
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity of accounting information
Self motivated, with a desire for continual learning
Benefits
Competitive salary and health insurance
Dynamic work environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
Apply online 18th July.
For more information and job application details, see; Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Global Finance and Accounting Manager Vacancies in Kenya
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Senior Accountant Vacancies in Kenya
Responsibilities:
Supervise the Accounts Payable Clerk and any additional Nairobi accounting staff, including Bookkeepers
Compute Kenyan taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, etc. for the Kenya branch
Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
Analyze financial information and summarize Busara’s financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
Provide input into the Finance and Accounting department’s goal setting process
Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
Assign projects and direct
staff to ensure compliance and accuracy of all Busara accounts
Keep information confidential and secure with random database backups
Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation in Kenya
Requirements
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Experience managing accounting or finance staff in Kenya or the East Africa region
Relevant accounting certification (CPA(K)
Strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication
Self motivated, with a desire for continual learning
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
Experience with general ledger functions and the month end and year end close process
Hands on experience with accounting software packages, preferably NetSuite
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Positive working attitude, with a focus on results
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (with the ability to work with lookups and pivot tables)
Benefits
Competitive salary and health insurance
Dynamic work environment with opportunity for growth
How to Apply
Apply online by 18th July.
For more information and job application details, see; Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Senior Accountant Vacancies in Kenya
Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Freelance Graphic Designer Vacancies in Kenya
Responsibilities:
Solidify and enhance the Busara Brand
Work with Busara’s communication team and management to create a cohesive and compelling Busara brand
Develop a brand book and style guide for collateral at Busara
Re-design website, business cards, and client collateral
Create templates for documents, presentations and reports
Use data-driven rigorous evidence in design process
Work closely with our Programming team to ensure brand consistency for our internal systems.
Lead design on new Busara initiatives
Lead the design of new initiatives and events at Busara. Examples include Busara-hosted conferences & workshops and policy/research series
Create branding, collateral, and handouts / giveaways (as necessary)
Prepare typesetting and develop infographics and layout for publication
Support project work for external clients
Work closely with project teams and behavioral experts on an ad-hoc basis to develop graphics, presentations, and user interfaces
Create and iterate web / application mockups integrating behavioral insights from Busara’s team
Develop integrated user-interfaces and user-experiences with Busara’s team
Requirements
Ability to quickly understand Busara’s business and organizational culture and how to use communications, testing and design to support that culture.
Proven ability to work well with diverse teams, under tight deadlines
Collaborative approach to design, receptive to input in the creative process
Clear, proactive communication, and ability to set expectations for timeline and scope of work
Experience with Adobe Creative and Microsoft Office suite
Experience designing for print, web, and presentation
Experience with user-centered design principles
How to Apply
Apply online by 18th July.
Interested applicants should send their CV (optional), portfolio of work, two references, and indicative rates (hourly or for past projects) on the application page.
Shortlisted applicants will be added to our pre-qualified vendor list and be contracted for freelance work on a project-by-project basis.
For more information and job application details, see; Busara Center for Behavioral Economics Freelance Graphic Designer Vacancies in Kenya
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