Finance Officer
ABOUT
KMET
KMET
is an indigenous NGO registered in Kenya and based in Kisumu with presence in
34 Counties since 1995.
KMET
envisions communities with accessible quality, sustainable RH and education
information and services that promote human rights. The mission is to promote
sustainable development among underserved communities through innovative health
and education programs.
KMET
prides itself in making deliberate efforts to come up with health innovations
targeting underserved communities in both the private and public health sectors
within the laid policy frameworks.
The
positions are to start in January 2023 for a One-year renewable contract based
on performance.
Background
KMET anticipates funding to implement an Integrated Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health Services Program that aims at increasing access to Quality Sexual and reproductive health services and information taking a Human Centered Design approach in Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, Homabay and Marsabit Counties.
The
program builds on previous successful initiatives supported by KMET to expand
sexual and reproductive health care services for the Adolescent girls and young
women.
The
program is expected to ensure that adolescents and young women are able to
safely plan their pregnancies and improve their sexual and reproductive health,
particularly the young and marginalized.
Finance
Officer (1 Post)
Purpose
of this position
The
Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining up to date, accurate and
complete records in required formats for all financial transactions, post
transactions in MS Navision, ensure full financial supporting documentations,
initiate payments on Mpesa platform, review payment vouchers for
participant/stakeholder/supplier’s payments and carry out monthly Bank
Reconciliations, respond on a timely basis to all donor inquiries, reconcile
all the expenditure statements with KMET’s records.
The
Finance Officer will be based in Kisumu reporting to the Finance Manager.
Main
duties:
· Process
and review payment vouchers for payments, travel advance requests and other
payments requests. Track outstanding advances and follow up to ensure all are
cleared on timely basis and in line with KMET’s financial policies.
· Review
all travel expense reports, workshop expense reports and any other
reconciliations for authorization, accuracy, allowable expenses, charge codes
and accounting for advances. Follow up on resolutions of all questioned items
and see that they are resolved in a timely manner.
· Responsible
for posting transaction in MS Navision.
· Respond
on a timely basis to all donor inquiries, reconcile all statements with KMET’s
records and update the Finance Manager on any discrepancies.
· Respond
to staff inquiries on a timely basis on any financial issues.
· Disburse
all KMET Money Transfer payments and funds transfer through Mpesa Platform.
· Prepare
management accounts for updating donors and staff. Carry out monthly Bank
Reconciliations.
· As part
of the Finance team, identify opportunities for streamlining office processes,
make recommendations to the finance team and implement changes.
· Participate
in proposal development to assist with Costings.
· Any
other finance related assignments as may be delegated.
Desired
Qualifications
· A
degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
· Professional
Accountancy training with CPA – K level qualification.
· Minimum
of 4 years relevant work experience with NGO(s).
· Experience
in managing of project funds, preparation of bank reconciliations, financial
statements, and financial reporting and data analysis, auditing, and taxation.
· Excellent
attention to detail and possess sound technical skills.
· Analytical
approach to work with ability to
· Problem-solving
skills, creative and initiative.
· Sound
planning and organizational skills
· Good
time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
· Able to
work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships.
· Proficiency
in MS Office applications including Word and Excel, hands on work experience
with MS Navision/Financial management software
· Excellent
oral and written communication skills.
How to
Apply
If
you meet the above requirements, please send a Copy of your recent CV with a
Cover Letter to the hr@kmet.co.ke.
So
as to reach us by January 5, 2023
Quote
the ‘Position and Desired Location’ in the Email as subject.
For
the Project Officer position, MUST indicate preferred Location.
KMET
is an equal opportunity employer
