Kenya:
Finance Officer
Date:
28 November 2016
Organization: Mercy-USA for Aid and
Development
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Dec 2016
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 06 Dec 2016
POSITION: FINANCE OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
REPORTS TO:
FINANCE COORDINATOR
Nature and Scope
of the Position
The position reports to the Finance
Coordinator.
Duties
Ensure all accounting records and supporting documentation for all
financial transactions is maintained in a systematic order and in safe and
secure conditions in the field office.
Responsible to prepare Financial Reports for Mercy USA implemented
programs, OFDA and UNICEF projects and any other donor where applicable
Maintain accurate and effective financial controls on all transactions.
Maintain effective control over cash and bank, and ensure that cash in
hand and bank reconcile with accounting records.
Ensure that field office funds are adequately managed.
Prepare, Administer monthly payrolls ( where applicable)
Ensure all Finances distributed to staff for program activities are
properly accounted and cash
Prepare scheduled and project financial and grants budgets and financial
reports thereof and submit to Regional office within set deadlines;
Monitor the project cash flow, follow up on transfers with Regional
Office and maintain updated bank records;
Maintain appropriate financial filing system;
To be responsible for and supervise all persons reporting to him
employed by the Employer and to ensure that all such employees carry out their
duties diligently at all times
Oversee petty cash, prepare Petty cash vouchers, keep cash book, prepare
replenishment requests top ups and maintain established petty cash level
JOB SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL
DESIRED
Academic
· Degree in the specified field-
Finance, Accounts
· Professional qualification will be
an added advantage
CPA-K
Experience
· 2 years in similar position
Work related
skills
· Good organizational skills
· Aggressive and Result Oriented
· Able to meet set target on a
monthly basis
· Able to meet deadlines
Personal
attributes
· Ability to work under pressure
· Trustworthy
· Team player
· Strong interpersonal skills
· Strong customer relation skills
· Integrity
How to apply:
The position will close 6th December
2016, the incumbents should send their Resume and cover letters or motivational
letters to hr.eaprogram@mercyusa.org.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted