Finance Assistant
Location: Mutomo, Kitui
We believe in a world in which every human life is valued, and
health and human dignity are shared by all. We believe that access to quality healthcare is
a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable,
quality healthcare solutions to women, children and their communities.
We’re ready to make it 100 more.
We believe change starts with her.
We work tirelessly for women’s and children’s health because they
are disproportionately affected by illness and poverty.
We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are better able to raise
healthy, educated, and confident children, and that communities depend
on their livelihoods. We’re making an impact – learn more.
Building around a new
CHAMPS (CHildren And Mother PartnershipS) model, CMMB will work at both
the community and clinical levels in these targeted communities to
strengthen health services and address the leading causes of maternal and
child death. In addition, CMMB will expand its volunteer program to strengthen
health care delivery in CHAMPS-supported facilities and will engage with the
pharmaceutical industry to help meet the needs of CHAMPS communities and
facilities.
CMMB is committed to
learning and evolving in order to successfully achieve impact in its strategy
and will have strong vertical and horizontal team structures in alignment
to the global strategy in order to encourage accountability,
communication, and effective project management.
We believe in people.
We strive to live out our core values of collaboration, love, excellence and respect every
day. We provide our employees with a competitive salary and a
meaningful benefits package, with opportunities to learn and grow. We especially
encourage all persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Department Summary
CMMB’s Finance and
Administration Department plays a critical role in ensuring that CMMB
efficiently and effectively utilizes its resources in achieving its
program goals through least cost and value for money. The Department
strives to ensure that all expenditures align to both CMMB policies, donor
requirements and National laws. Through a team of dedicated staff, the
team upholds utmost integrity, honesty and love in the execution of their
roles to achieve CMMB’s vision, mission and core values.
CMMB has been working in
Kenya for over 16 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable
populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services
in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.
Overview
Reporting to the Finance
Officer, the Finance Assistant will provide day to day support service to
the implementation of project interventions and be responsible for
reviewing field expenses and liquidations from project staff. Further,
s/he will support payable and administrative functions as well as contribute to
the preparation of timely donor reports.
Responsibilities
- Provide
guidance on and implement CMMB’s financial policies and procedures and
donor compliance requirements
- Record
all financial transactions accurately, completely and in a timely manner
in line with the Chart of Accounts through the Abila software (MIP)
accounting system
- Ensure
sound financial management and compliance activities of assigned
grants/projects and office operational activities to include:
✓ Monitoring of project budgets and expenses
✓ Preparation of vouchers, cheques, Mpesa and EFT
payments and processing of payments Invoicing/tracking of accounts
receivable and cash receipts;
✓ Maintain, Record and Reconcile petty cash
accounts
✓ Liquidation of employee receivables in line with
manual records/expense forms from staff ✓ Conducting site visits and training/mentoring of
project staff.
- Preparation
of bank reconciliations, filing of all accounting vouchers and documents
- Ensure
all financial assets are adequately recorded, safeguarded and all
financial documents are securely filed
- Ensure
availability of accurate, complete and timely financial information for
decision making purposes by senior management
- Record,
count and update the Asset and Inventory Register regularly.
- Participate
in other program implementation activities and miscellaneous finance
duties as required and assigned by the Senior Finance and
Administration Manager.
Qualifications
- You
have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCOM) or Business Administration
majoring in accounting or Finance
- You
have a minimum of at least two (2) years of accounting experience in a
similar capacity working with an international NGO on donor funded
project projects
- You
have Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CPA II/ACCA II)
- You possess a high degree of
integrity, and a strong commitment to CMMB’s mission
- You demonstrate strong
inter-personal skills and the ability to transfer knowledge and visit
project sites
- You
have hands on application of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint); working knowledge of Abila (Sage) accounting software
preferred
- You
have demonstrable Knowledge of MPESA Bulk Payment System
- Excellent
verbal and written communications skills to include conflict resolution,
priority management, and managing expectations of multiple
clients
- You
are comfortable working for a faith-based organization.
- You believe in CMMB, where we are
going, and what we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.
How to apply
Click here to
apply Application Link
All applications must be received by 5th October 2022.
Locals are encouraged to apply.