University
of Maryland
School
of Medicine
Finance
Manager –
Nairobi & Kisii
This
position provides independently-led finance support across various area
programs and teams by ensuring timely and accurate project financial reports
and monitoring budget compliance and burn rates for effective implementation of
projects.
- Implement,
review and drive adherence to accounting and administrative procedures and
guidelines;
- Prepare
accurate financial reports, schedules and timely monthly closeouts as
required;
- Responsible
for account reconciliations and preparation of cash flow forecasts;
- Timely
preparation and submission of program cash requests to HQ Finance office;
- Prepare
pipeline reports, identify internal control weaknesses and implement
improvements;
- Monitor
expenses against the program budget, and provide precise, detailed,
reports during project start-up and throughout implementation and
close-out.
- Review
and ensure proper filing of financial reports to the relevant authorities;
- Submit
program financial reports for review by the Program Directors.
- Analyze
project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and
quarterly basis.
- Facilitate
payment of the approved payroll;
- Ensure
the organization is tax compliant(exempted based on the programs running),
and ensure filing of the same where required;
- Ensure
compliance with all donor regulations and MGIC policies, practices, and
regulations.
- Prepare
all required documentation for accounting and audits.
- Work
with program personnel to maintain their budgets during the project cycle;
- Ensure
that accounts payable are properly monitored and managed;
- Maintain
the relationship with vendors, creditors and bankers; and
- Collaborate
with the FMA in preparation of statutory accounts.
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in Business Administration, or equivalent degree/s in finance,
accounting, commerce, or closely related field.
- CPA
(K) / ACCA
- Minimum
five (5) years of related experience managing financial, accounting, and
operations functions for large, multi-faceted USAID projects
- Supervisory
experience a plus
- Experience
with USAID project accounting requirements.
If you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your application and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by September 16, 2016.
Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email.
Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.