Organization: Mercy USA for Aid and Development
Country: Kenya
Position: Finance Officer
Department: Finance
Reports To: Finance Coordinator
Nature and Scope of the
Position: The position reports to the Finance
Coordinator.
Duties
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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.
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Responsible to prepare Financial
Reports for Mercy USA implemented programs, OFDA and UNICEF projects and any
other donor where applicable
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Maintain accurate and effective
financial controls on all transactions.
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Maintain effective control over cash
and bank, and ensure that cash in hand and bank reconcile with accounting
records.
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Ensure that field office funds are
adequately managed.
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Prepare, Administer monthly payrolls
( where applicable)
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Ensure all Finances distributed to
staff for program activities are properly accounted and cash
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Prepare scheduled and project
financial and grants budgets and financial reports thereof and submit to
Regional office within set deadlines;
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Monitor the project cash flow, follow
up on transfers with Regional Office and maintain updated bank records;
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Maintain appropriate financial filing
system;
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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
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Oversee petty cash, prepare Petty
cash vouchers, keep cash book, prepare replenishment requests top ups and
maintain established petty cash level
Academic Qualifications
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Degree in the specified field-
Finance, Accounts
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Professional qualification will be an
added advantage
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CPA-K
Experience
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2 years in similar position
Work related skills
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Good organizational skills
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Aggressive and Result Oriented
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Able to meet set target on a monthly
basis
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Able to meet deadlines
Personal attributes
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Ability to work under pressure
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Trustworthy
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Team player
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Strong interpersonal skills
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Strong customer relation skills
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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
