Job Summary/ Overall Job Purpose
- The Finance Officer has overall
responsibility for supporting the finance functions. The Finance Officer
responsibilities include; internal control, accounting data base ,
suppliers reconciliations, processing payments, treasury management,
management and donor reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining creditors and
suppliers accounting ledgers; posting invoices credit notes, payments and
preparing monthly suppliers’ reconciliation statements;
- Processing payments of supplier’s
invoices, loans and grants disbursements and utilities;
- Preparing monthly financial and
budget reports for the programmes assigned;
- Providing financial information
for preparation of annual and quarterly budgets and cash flow forecast;
- Monitoring budget implementation
and reporting for the programs assigned;
- Maintaining accounting records in
the computerized accounting system relating to the programme and filing of
the supporting documentation;
- Reviewing internal controls and
financial policies and procedures and making recommendations for further
improvements;
- Preparing financial statements,
supporting schedules and budget versus expenditure variance report for
annual audit; and supporting the auditors in provision of information and
documents during the audit;
- Preparing donor specific
expenditure and narratives reports;
- Preparing receipt vouchers for
donor income and other receipts from donors;
- Corresponding with the banks on
all banking matters including foreign exchange dealings;
- Preparing travel advances payment
to staff for official travel and other cash float as per approved
requisitions;
- Monitoring liquidation and
accounting of the cash advances and passing appropriate journals in the
books of accounts;
- Maintaining data integrity in all
financial reporting;
Qualifications
- B-com. Accounting/Finance option
or any related Business degree from a reputable University
- Certified Public Accountant of
Kenya -CPA (K) or ACCA
Experience
- At least 4 years’ experience in
financial accounting in a busy and computerized accounting environment.
- Experience in ERP systems.
- Experience in donor funded
programs.
Functional
Skills
- Planning and organization skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills
- Presentation skills
Behavioral
Skills
- Professionalism and integrity
- Interpersonal skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Adaptability and reliability
- Team player
How To Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send the completed
KCIC employment application form together with their up-to-date CV with their
contact details, copies of academic and professional certificates, details of
current and expected remuneration, the names of three professional referees,
and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our requirements.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 22nd March 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.