Finance Officer
Location: Kisumu County
We believe in a world in
which every human life is valued, and health and human dignity are shared by
all.
We believe that access
to quality healthcare is a basic human right. For more than 100 years, we have
worked with global partners to deliver locally sustainable, quality healthcare
solutions to women, children, and their
communities. We’re ready to make it 100 more.
We believe change starts with her.
We work tirelessly for
women’s and children’s health because they are disproportionately affected by
illness and poverty. We know that healthy, educated, and empowered women are
better able to raise healthy, educated, and confident children and that
communities depend on their livelihoods. We’re making an impact – learn more.
Building around a new
CHAMPS (CHildren And Mother PartnershipS) model, CMMB will work at both the
community and clinical levels in these targeted communities to strengthen
health services and address the leading causes of maternal and child death. In
addition, CMMB will expand its volunteer program to strengthen health care delivery
in CHAMPS-supported facilities and will engage with the pharmaceutical industry
to help meet the needs of CHAMPS communities and facilities.
CMMB is committed to
learning and evolving in order to successfully achieve impact in its strategy
and will have strong vertical and horizontal team structures in alignment to
the global strategy in order to encourage accountability, communication, and
effective project management.
We believe in people.
We strive to live out
our core values of collaboration, love, excellence and respect every day. We
provide our employees with a competitive salary and a meaningful benefits
package, with opportunities to learn and grow. We especially encourage all
persons of diverse backgrounds to apply.
Department Summary
CMMB’s Finance
Department plays a critical role in ensuring that CMMB efficiently and
effectively utilizes its resources in achieving its program goals through least
cost and value for money. The Finance department strives to ensure that all
expenditures are in compliance with both CMMB policies, donor requirements and
National laws. Through a team of dedicated staff, the team upholds utmost
integrity, honesty and love in the execution of their roles to achieve CMMB’s
vision, mission and core values.
CMMB has been working in
Kenya for almost 16 years. CMMB works to ensure that the most vulnerable
populations, especially mothers and children, have access to quality services
in health care, health promotion and illness prevention.
Overview
Reporting to the Finance
Manager, the Finance Officer will support the mission, goals, and operations of
the Catholic Medical Mission Board (CMMB) in Kenya through the provision of
accurate, complete and timely professional financial services.
Responsibilities
- Provide
guidance on, and implement CMMB’s financial policies and procedures and
donor compliance requirements
- Record
all financial transactions accurately, completely and in a timely manner
in line with the Chart of Accounts through the Abila software (MIP)
accounting system
- Prepare
monthly financial reports for submission to the donor and respond to
queries raised by the donor regarding the report on a timely manner
- Support
the monthly preparation of the financial accounts and their timely
submission to New York; and ensure the integrity of the intra—company
account
- Ensure
sound financial management and compliance procedures in the assigned
grants/projects and office operational activities to include:
- Formulation
and Monitoring of project budgets and expenses
- Preparation
of vouchers, cheques, Mpesa and EFT payments and processing of
- Invoicing/tracking
of accounts receivable and cash
- Maintain,
Record and Reconcile petty cash
- Issuance
and Liquidation of employee receivables in line with manual
records/expense forms from staff as per CMMB advances policy.
- Conducting
site visits and training/mentoring of project
- Monitoring
of project cash flows, and timely preparation of requests from the donors
- Preparation
of donor and compliance-related reports
- Timely
project liquidations and quarterly/end of project financial closeouts
- Ensure
adherence to CMMB indirect cost recovery policy and the transparent and
timely calculation and allocation of shared direct costs
- Ensure
adequate management of the accounts payable and receivable functions
- Preparation
of bank reconciliations, filing of all accounting vouchers and documents
- Assist
in the review/preparation of payrolls to include accuracy of salary
payments and related statutory/payroll deductions, and their timely
remittance to staff and vendors (ie PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, SACCO, various
insurance companies)
- Support
in the annual audit preparations
- Ensure
all financial assets are adequately safeguarded and all financial
documents are securely filed
- Ensure
availability of accurate, complete and timely financial information for
decision making purposes by senior management
- Record,
count and update the Asset and Inventory Register regularly.
- Assist
in other program implementation activities and miscellaneous finance duties
as required and assigned by the Finance
Qualifications
- You
have a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCOM) or Business Administration
majoring in accounting or Finance
- You
have a minimum of at least four (4) years of accounting experience in a
similar capacity working with an international NGO on donor funded project
projects
- You
have Professional Accountancy Qualifications (CPAK/ACCA)
- You
possess a high degree of integrity, and a strong commitment to CMMB’s
mission
- You
demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and the ability to transfer
knowledge and visit project sites
- You
have hands on application of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint); working knowledge of Abila (Sage) accounting software
preferred
- You
have demonstrable Knowledge of MPESA Bulk Payment System
- Excellent
verbal and written communications skills to include conflict resolution,
priority management, and managing expectations of multiple clients
- Familiarity
with Global Fund financial management and reporting will be an added
advantage
- You
are comfortable working for a faith-based
- You
believe in CMMB, where we’re going, and what we can do together to achieve
Healthier Lives Worldwide.
How to apply
Visit our careers page for more information and click here to apply
All applications must be received by 8th September
2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.