Office Manager Job Vacancy: The Louis Berger Group, inc - Contractor for USAID - Sudan Infrastructure Services Project

The Louis Berger Group, one of the largest multidisciplinary consulting organizations in the world invites applications from suitably qualified National citizens to fill the post of a Office Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Information
Title: 
Office Manager
Supervisor: Finance and Administration Manager - Juba Duration: 1 year, renewable Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya Start Date: Immediate
Position Description

Under the direct supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, the Office Manager will perform the following principal functions:

  • Make travel bookings for transit staff, air, hotel and transfers
  • Procure visas and travel documents from embassies
  • Prepare vouchers, bills and requests payment for review and approval.
  • Classify and summarize financial transactions and events in accordance with accounting principles of the SISP project.
  • Send original transaction vouchers to Juba office and file copies for office and audit use.
  • Make payments to suppliers once approved
  • Maintain petty cash
  • Financial reporting through the Field Cash Report (FCR) on a weekly basis.
  • Maintain the FCR database and ensure it is backed up regularly.
  • Get quotations and procure goods and ship to Juba
  • Carry out any other relevant duties and tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Essential Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in accounting with knowledge of accounting software applications. Excellent computer skills particularly excel and word.
Desirable Qualifications: Working experience with a large NGO is preferred. Accounting experience
Education: Secondary education, with a Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.
Language Requirements: Fluent in written and spoken English and the ability to
draft accounting related correspondence.
 
Corporate Competencies:
  • Demonstrates commitment to LBG mission, vision and values.
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Interested Applicants should Submit Curriculum Vitae (CV) and supporting documents, such as College Diplomas, Certifications, etc. to:
  • Mark Bessell, Finance & Administration Manager Email: mbessell@sisp-sudan.com
  • and Amina Manguru, Acting Office Manager Email: amanguru@sisp-sudan.com
By the closing date of 22nd July 2010, 5:00 pm East African Time

Only short-listed candidates will be considered for an interview (23 July)