Vacancy title:
Finance Officer

Jobs at:
Catholic Medical Mission Board

Deadline of this Job:
20th September 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 6th August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

We are an international, faith-based NGO providing long-term, co-operative, medical and development aid to communities affected by poverty and unequal access to healthcare.

For over a century, we have worked to strengthen and support communities through healthcare programs and initiatives, the distribution of medicines and medical supplies, and the placement of volunteers.

As part of our new global strategic platform, we are focusing on women's and children's health. With partners, we are delivering sustainable health services in targeted communities within Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean

JOB DETAILS:
Reporting to the Senior Manager Finance & Administration, the Finance Officer will support the mission, goals and operations of the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) in Kenya through the provision of accurate, complete and timely professional financial services.

Finance Officer Job Responsibilities

•  Provide guidance on and implement CMMB’s financial policies and procedures and donor compliance requirements
•  Ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately, completely and in a timely manner in line with the Chart of Accounts through the Abila software (MIP) accounting system
•  Support the monthly preparation of the financial accounts and their timely submission to donors and CMMB Headquarters; and ensure the integrity of the intra—company account
•  Assist in the financial management and compliance activities of assigned grants/projects and office operational activities
•  Assist in the management of the accounts payable and receivable functions
•  Assist in the preparation of bank reconciliations
•  Assist in the review/preparation of payrolls to include accuracy of salary payments and related statutory/payroll deductions, and their timely remittance to staff and vendors (ie PAYE, HELB, NITA, NHIF, NSSF, SACCO, various insurance companies)
•  Support partner and annual audit preparations
•  Ensure all financial assets are adequately safeguarded and all financial documents are securely filed
•  Ensure availability of accurate, complete and timely financial information for decision making purposes by senior management
•  Assist in other program implementation activities and miscellaneous finance duties as required and assigned by the Senior Manager Finance & Administration

Qualifications for the Finance Officer Job

•  You have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCOM) or Business Administration majoring in accounting or Finance
•  You have a minimum of at least three (3) years of accounting experience in a similar capacity working with an international NGO on donor funded project projects
•  You have Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CPAK/ACCA)
•  You possess a high degree of integrity, and a strong commitment to CMMB’s mission
•  You demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and the ability to transfer knowledge and visit project sites
•  You have hands on application of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); working knowledge of Abila (Sage) accounting software preferred
•  You have demonstrable Knowledge of MPESA Bulk Payment System
•  Excellent verbal and written communications skills to include conflict resolution, priority management, and managing expectations of multiple clients
•  Familiarity with Global Fund financial management and reporting will be an added advantage
•  You are comfortable working for a faith-based organization
•  You believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.

Job application procedure
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