Centre for Health Solutions — Kenya
(CHS) is an indigenous, not-for-profit organisation that utilises local
expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure the implementation of evidence
informed solutions and interventions to existing and emerging public health
concerns.
CHS is sourcing for a high calibre,
self-motivated and dynamic individual to fill the following position:
CHS continues to grow as the
preferred partner for health solutions by consistently focusing on the delivery
of quality services and continuous improvement in a transparent and accountable manner.
Finance Officer
Reference Number: 04/041/FO/2018
Based in Siaya, Kenya
Overall Job Function: Reporting administratively and functionally to the Finance
Manager, the Finance Officer will be responsible for the preparation of
accurate financial transactions, monitoring budget vs actual and preparing
various management reports for management on a monthly basis.
Key responsibilities include but are
not limited to:
Payments Processing
·
Process payments and ensure that each
payment/transaction is in compliance to CHS financial policies and procedures
and to donor rules and regulations and that payments have been coded correctly
posted into the General Ledger
·
Ensure timely payment of statutory
deductions and files tax returns with relevant authorities
·
Payment of program advances to staff
and follow up of the same to ensure that they are accounted for and subsequent
updating in the accounting system
·
Records all actual expenditures in
CHS accounting system and ensures that reports produced from the accounting
system reflect the true position as per the books
·
Maintain an updated filing system for
all financial documentation
·
Facilitate transfer of funds to
partners and ensure close monitoring of utilization of funds.
·
Oversight responsibility of ensuring
proper and secure filing of financial documents
·
Has the responsibility of inputting
payment data into the straight2bank payment system
Asset Management
·
Ensuring that assets purchased are
tagged with organization tags
·
Maintain an up to date asset register
and ensures maintenance and insurance of all assets
VAT Exemption
·
Identify financial transactions that
require VAT exemption and facilitate typing of DA1 forms for the said
transactions
Qualification and Skills Required
·
Bachelor of Commerce degree or
Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized University
·
CPA (K) holder or its equivalent
·
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant
work experience in an NGO
·
Have demonstrated high understanding
of finance and accounting matters
·
Have rich experience in program and
projects financial management
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to
email their applications and detailed CV with contact details of three referees
to vacancies@chskenya.org clearly indicating the reference number and position title
in the subject line by 5.00PM Friday, March 23, 2018.
Centre for Health Solutions-Kenya is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
BEWARE: Please be advised
that CHS is an equal opportunity employer and does NOT ask for money from
applicants under any circumstances during its recruitment process. Interested
applicants are encouraged to exercise caution upon receiving any such interview
opportunity / offer that requires payment of any fees / money.