Job Title: Finance Officer
Hiring Organization: CIHEB
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 11/06/2023
The
Finance Officer will support the implementation of the program and
organizational budgets. Responsible for the day-to-day finance operations of
the program, working closely, with the Senior Finance officer and programs
team. In addition, the incumbent will be involved in financial planning as the
focal point for budget costing and allocation of expenses.
Roles and Responsibilities
Developing
activity budgets for planned activities and monitoring of expenditure against
the budget.
Recording
all financial transactions and ensure monthly transactions are entered in the
general ledger accurately and on timely basis.
Preparation
of various financial reports, monthly analyses of nominal ledger accounts and
bank statements reconciliation.
Timely
payments of program activities and ensuring completeness, accuracy, and
approvals as per CIHEB-Kenya policies.
Contribute
to writing of project reports as well as maintenance of project beneficiaries.
Supporting
procurement of goods and services for the project as per CIHEB-Kenya policies
and standards.
Maintain
an accurate filing of payment vouchers and other financial documents by keeping
accurate financial records
Manage
verification and liquidation of all project advances and reviewing travel
expense reports.
Audit
travel vouchers and reconcile travel advances.
Ensuring
disclosure of all VAT payments in the books for exemption purposes
Petty
cash management: cash custodian, proper recording, reconciliations and posting
of petty cash expenses.
Support
in payroll management by filling all the statutory returns and making payments
for all payroll deductions on or before the 5th of every following month.
Application
of effective internal controls and bank policies.
Preparation
of audit schedules and support audit process
Preparation,
updating and maintaining assets register
Required
Qualifications
A
Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration with at least 5
years of relevant professional experience.
CPA K
Experience
in project accounting and auditing in a donor-funded development projects is
required.
Good
knowledge of and experience with USG rules and regulations.
Strong
computer skills in QuickBooks accounting software, Microsoft Navision ERP,
Microsoft office application including Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
Experience
in financial management for large complex projects
Good
interpersonal and organizational skills with ability to efficiently take up
multiple tasks under pressure and tight deadlines.
Good
communication skills, written and verbal, in English and Kiswahili languages.
Must be a
self-motivated and reliable person who can work with minimal supervision.
Fluent in
English.
How to
Apply:
Kindly
send your application that includes a cover letter and an updated CV including
names of three professional referees to CIHEBKENYA_Recruitment@cihebkenya.org on
or before 20th November 2023. Applicants are advised to include the title
“FINANCE OFFICER” on the subject line.
The Center for International Health, Education and Biosecurity (CIHEB)-Kenya is
an equal opportunity employer.
Finance Officer – Center for International Health, Education, and
Biosecurity—Kenya (Ciheb-Kenya)
