Post Title: Senior
Finance Officer
Duty Station: Kenya National Office
Duration: 1 year, possibility of extension
No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 8th January 2012
Availability: Immediate, interviews shall be short listed as we receive them
Job Purpose:
Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing
accounting data; preparing reports.Duty Station: Kenya National Office
Duration: 1 year, possibility of extension
No. of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 8th January 2012
Availability: Immediate, interviews shall be short listed as we receive them
Job Purpose:
Duties:
- Maintain
accounting/internal control systems and recommend policies and procedures.
- Assuring
accuracy of accounting Data.
- Performing
internal auditing for Mercy USA.
- Prepare,
maintain and update the fixed asset register.
- Follow
up with Logistics regarding the in-kind donation materials and agreements.
- Substantiate
financial transactions by confirming all supporting documentation.
- Liaising
with External auditors.
- Prepare
financial reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing account
information for all projects.
- Performing
reconciliations for all banks and cash accounts.
- Maintain
payroll both in soft and hard copies.
- Ensuring
Interbank transfers are done accurately and reconciled on monthly basis.
- Keep
custody, understand and implement grant agreements/contracts.
- Build
the capacity of Sub offices by undertaking training needs analysis and
organizing trainings for finance staff.
- Provide
day to day support to the sub offices
- Carry
out other duties as required and requested by the Regional Finance Manger
Job Requirements
- University
degree in Bachelor of Commerce Accounting option or other business related
field with extensive experience in financial management.
- Holder
of CPA 2 minimum.
- Hands
on experience with quick books and other financial software.
- Well
developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible
in demanding situations.
- Experience
of management/supervisory responsibilities.
- Previous
work experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations would be an
advantage.
- Good
written and spoken English and local language is essential.
- Sympathy
with the aims and objectives of Mercy USA.
- Commitment
to humanitarian principles and actions
Applications shall be reviewed on receipt
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