Finance Assistant
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human
development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by
advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in
Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society,
Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities
to address today’s interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 is seeking qualified
candidates for the below positions for the HIV Service Delivery Support
Activity – Rift Valley project.
Reports To: Senior
Finance Officer
Project: HIV
Service Delivery Support Activity
Location: Rift
Valley
Requisition / Job ID: 2018200165
4 Positions: Samburu-Maralal,
Kajiado-Loitokitok, Turkana-Lodwar, Turkana-Lokichar
Provide Accounting and Financial
support to the Finance unit of HSDSA project.
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing Petty cash as below:
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Reimbursing expenses falling under
petty cash
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Timely requisitioning of petty cash
at field level.
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Ensuring completeness of all petty
cash vouchers: proper back up, complete approval by relevant officers,
continuous referencing & accuracy of the figures.
Manage Program advances in the county
offices as below :
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Receiving advances from Nakuru &
dispatching to the relevant officers.
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Making payments to participants.
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Follow up with Staff on due advances
for retirement.
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Help put together returns for the
advances retirement in a timely manner.
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Verification for completeness of all
retirement returns: arithmetical accuracy, stamping paid, complete approvals
& full back up on the returns.
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Timely banking of cash refunds for
monies received at field level and communicating to Nakuru office.
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Maintain well updated &
accessible Finance files at field level (retirement returns, petty cash, cash
reconciliations & any other correspondence finance information).
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Support program staff in making cash
payments in meetings/workshops.
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Work closely with Nakuru Finance team
to help capacity build program staff on a need basis.
Minimum Requirements Standards:
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At least CPA Part 1 or II.
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Minimum 1-3 years of progressive
working experience in similar environment with adequate exposure to project
accounting, financial management including budgeting, grants and contracts.
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Understanding of finance records
reconciliations.
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Must have demonstrable hands-on
experience with an accounting system.
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Experience working with an
international organization and a University degree in Commerce or Business
Accounting will be an added advantage.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to click
here to apply online or register online through FHI 360’s
Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Locals from the regions mentioned
above are encouraged to apply.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons
will be contacted.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and
health of its workforce through a competitive
benefits package, professional development and policies and programs
that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a
positive difference for others — and yourself.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer
whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person
employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status,
disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or
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