Finance Officer
Job Description
- Project
Financial record keeping. Entering various transactions into the
accounting system on a daily basis and filing all financial records
appropriately in line with the filing system.
- Ensuring
that Wellness centres are well supplied in a timely manner.
- Processing
Purchase orders and payments. Ensuring that all requisite procurement
procedures have been followed and the requisite support documentation is
available and appropriately filed.
- Preparing
donor reports and submitting them within the stipulated deadlines.
- Preparing
internal financial reports (Budget monitoring reports, etc) on a monthly
basis by the 13th day of the following month.
- Investigate
project variances and submit variance reports to management.
- Report
to management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
- Maintaining
the Assets register. Updating regularly and arranging for Assets
verification twice a year.
- Carrying
out bank and other accounts reconciliations and preparing reconciliation
statements on a monthly basis by the 13th day of the following month.
- Ensuring
that all bills and statutory deductions are paid in time to avoid
penalties.
- Arranging
for physical cash counts once a quarter at the centre level.
- Ensuring
adherence to the financial procedures.
- Participating
in Budget preparation and review.
- Maintaining
Project records
- Compile
information for internal and external auditors, as required and respond to any
queries raised.
- Prepare
and submit statutory reports and tax returns related to project on a
timely manner.
- Maintain
project staff records
- Receive,
review and file project staff time sheets
- Prepare
the project Payroll.
- Close
out project accounts upon project completion.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Accounting or related field.
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA).
- At
least 3 years’ experience in project accounting
- Working
knowledge of USG and Global Fund funded projects is a must.
- A
good understanding of the health landscape in Kenya would also be
desirable.
- Proficiency
in electronic accounting systems.
An excellent
communicator with strong writing skills
Additional Information
Position:
One year contract – renewable
Location:
Uasin Gishu, Kenya
Reports to: Finance and
Human Resource Manager
Start date: Jan
2022
Language: English
How To Apply
If you meet the above
criteria, apply online (indicating your expected salary) on Email: east.africa.office@northstar-alliance.org on or before 10th
December 2021. Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.
