Abt Associates, a global leader in research, technical
assistance, and program implementation, seeks a qualified candidate for a USAID
funded health project in Nairobi, Kenya.
We are looking for a Finance Officer who will be responsible for providing support on the
financial and administrative activities of the project.
- Provide
financial support for the development and organization of the activities
of the project
- Under
the supervision of the Chief of Party, assist in the preparation of
budgets and revenue plans for the project
- Analyze
all types of expenses and enters them correctly in the project accounting
system, loading them in the appropriate Quicken categories
- Follow
financial procedures for expenses, such as Check Requests, Purchase
Orders, Justification Memos, and ensures the necessary approvals for each
expense
- Prepare
the payroll of project employees, assuring that all amounts and deductions
are made accurately
- Provide
financial and administrative support to the project’s consultants
- Send
all necessary reports to the organization’s Home Office: Bank
Reconciliations, Cash Counts, and Advance Tracking in a timely manner
- Prepare
and processes check requisitions and checks
- Maintain
the Quicken database
- Oversee
the administration and tracking of the project Petty Cash account, paying
and monitoring of advances for trips and Expense Reports, and monthly
payments for project utilities and all vendors and suppliers
- Ensures
that periodic inventory of the fixed assets (property) of the company is
conducted
- Be
responsible for procurement administration and dissemination of office
related procurement policies and guidelines. Assist in all program administration
and logistics.
- Update
staff employment agreements and leave records
- Manage
accounts payable such as the lease, insurance payments etc. ensuring a
regular schedule of payments is adhered to
- Maintain
documentation of organization’s compliance documents (registration,
business permits etc.)
- Organize
and analyse financial files to enable financial forecasting, steady
budgetting, etc.
- Prepare
monthly estimates for tax deductions
Skills/Knowledge Required:
- Minimum
two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity or administrator role.
- Good
organizational and communication skills.
- Bachelors
Degree (required) in Business, Finance, Management, or other relevant
field.
- 2
years of relevant professional experience in project management, contract
administration, financial management, and/or program operations.
- Experience
with USAID is a plus.
- Experience
in accounting software – Quicken, Quickbooks preferred
- Experience
in project implementation financial compliance a plus
- Excellent
writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
- Successful
track record in finance and operations
How to Apply:
If you are qualified for
and interested this position, please send your CV and brief cover e-mail
expressing your interest through dcmstudy.kenya@gmail.com
