Organizational Background
Mulrany International is an International organisation
registered in the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London, UK and has a
regional African office in Nairobi, Kenya.
We specialize in international health. We rebuild and restore
lives shattered by disaster through healthcare and education.
Our team have a mission to end the needless loss of life in the
poorest countries caused by a lack of effective health care. We help
communities set up medical services for the long term. Currently, we have
programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our present donor portfolio includes the WHO and UNICEF. Mulrany
International is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid
growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal
growth and development.
Position Summary
Position Summary
The Finance Assistant will be responsible for following relevant
established internal policies and procedures of Mulrany.
These include applying Accounting knowledge and techniques to
all areas of work, including the management of petty cash, processing salaries,
and bank management.
The Finance Assistant will provide support to all field programs
from the Nairobi office and will ensure that work is performed in accordance
with Mulrany’s processes and procedures, while referring to the Head of Office
for guidance as required.
Position Purpose
Position Purpose
The Finance assistant position will be a full-time member of the
Mulrany staff, working with the teams in HQ, country offices and the field.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure
proper management of petty cash;
- Process
and make payments as provided in the approved budgets;
- Carry
out reconciliations of cash and bank balances on a regular basis;
- Prepare
schedule of payments of utilities, statutory deduction and ensure timely
payment of the same; • Ensure the timely transfer of all field fund
requests;
- Ensure
the timely preparation of all advances including travel and other
advances, and provide monthly updates of any outstanding advances to the
Head of Office;
- Ensure
the maintenance of an efficient, proper, and transparent financial filing
system for the department and the organization in accordance with the
organizational guidelines; and
- Perform
any other duty as may be assigned by the Finance Officer.
Skills and Qualifications
Mulrany is actively seeking a candidate who is committed to its
mission and vision.
In particular, the successful candidate should have the
essential qualifications, experience and competencies:
- Professional
accounting qualification (CPA-K, ACCA) or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
or Finance
- Working
knowledge of QuickBooks and MS Office
- At
least 6months of professional experience with an NGO
- Knowledge
and experience in using accounting software (QuickBooks) and MS Office
- Ability
to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities
- Excellent
in written and spoken English.
- Ability
to work well in a team
- Ability
to handle pressures and meet deadlines
- Willingness
to learn
How to apply:
Applications should be submitted by May 11, 2012. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive.
Applications should be submitted by May 11, 2012. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive.
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described
above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.
Mulrany International is an equal opportunity employer.
Each application package should include the following:
Each application package should include the following:
- Cover
letter with the applicant’s current contact information;
- Résumé
(including detailed work experience, education/degrees); and
- References
(minimum of three, with complete contact information).
All applications should be sent to Mulrany, at
recruitment@mulranyinternational.org with the subject line: “Finance
Assistant-Nairobi”.
