The African Media Initiative (AMI) seeks to strengthen the media sector, from an owner and operator perspective, so that it can play its full role in promoting social development, economic growth and in empowering citizens to hold governments and other institutions to account.

AMI is incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a non-profit, nongovernmental organization and enjoys the benefits of a Host Country Agreement with the Government. To strengthen its institutional building, AMI is looking to employ a Finance & Administrative Director. The incumbent will report to the CEO.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for management and oversight of all financial processes and procedures. These include budgeting coordination and budget monitoring, financial procedures and internal controls, accounts payable and purchasing integration, payroll systems, cash flow management, computerized accounting systems and procedures, audits, and leadership management activities. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Act as the main point of contact to external advisors ie accountants, auditors bank, provide all required information.
• Manage regular and rolling budget and forecasting process Draft statutory accounts preparation.
• Prompt preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Provide financial management for all aspects of the organizations projects ensuring compliance with regulations and procedures Supervise finance team to track expenditures, ensure timely, quality, and accurate financial reports and practices.
• Provide financial control, prepare and analyze budgets, prepare financial reports, and make recommendations on budget expenditures
• Maintain updated information regarding donor reporting requirements and financial restrictions.
• Manage the cash flow to ensure timely transfers of funds Mentor and build the capacity of local finance and administrative staff, identifie training needs and organize appropriate training
• Set up and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures in the areas of finance, accounting, human resources and operations Maintain fiduciary responsibility for all funds advanced for the purpose of the project.
• Review all financial reports and expense documentation and upon approval state that said reports and documentation are in compliance Supervise administration team to ensure efficient operations, logistics, communications and systems Ensure that all HR policies are aligned to AMI policy and are adhered to
• Responsible for setting up and maintaining the organizations IT services.
• Undertake other duties consistent with the general scope of work as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
• Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 8 years experience in a similar position in Africa working with a diverse group of funders.
•   Knowledge and experience in media development as well as comfort working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds are important advantages.
• Excellent Excel modelling skills will be a must.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit electronic applications, consisting of a letter of interest (two pages or fewer) and complete curriculum vitae, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF Format, to the following AMI email address jobs@africanmediainitiative.org Please include "AMI Director of Finance & Administration Search" in the subject line.