Finance Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya: Finance Officer

Date: 
28 November 2016
Organization: Mercy-USA for Aid and Development
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