Finance Assistant
Closing date: December 16, 2021
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
Since the 1970’s the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) has been engaged in critical global health initiatives around the world. In September 2009, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) was formed as a nonprofit affiliate of UMB to help support the implementation of UMB international programs. UMB through MGIC, currently has offices in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia.
MGIC’s administrative operations support the research and clinical programs of the School of Medicine, Institute of Human Virology (IHV) and Center for International Health, Education & Biosecurity (Ciheb) and other UMB entities.MGIC supports the Government of Kenya in expanding HIV service capacity and
surveillance through a host of initiatives funded under the U.S.
President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Finance Assistant will support the day-to-day finance operations of the
Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation, working closely, with the Finance
Officer and programs team. He/She will ensure financial transactions are accurately
and completely recorded in a timely manner.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist in
processing payments.
- Reconcile
all vendors accounts as well as maintain and update the commitment
database weekly.
- Assist in
issuing program activity and travel advances to staff and follow up on
retirement of the same after conclusion of activities and/or travel.
- Assist in
banking activities for the organization.
- Attach
payment references from the bank to all payment vouchers.
- Stamp all
payment and journal vouchers ‘’PAID’’ after payments have been done.
- File all
payment vouchers and journal vouchers sequentially and maintain an
effective filling system in line with organizational requirements.
- Any other
duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in
Accounting /Finance
- Certified
Public Accountant (CPA-2).
- At least
one (1) year of relevant working experience in a similar position
- Team
player with excellent communication skills
- Attention
to detail, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- High
standards of ethics and values
How to Apply