Finance Assistant
Location: Kisumu
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 and
Administration 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 Department strives to ensure
that all expenditures align to 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 over 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
Officer, the Finance Assistant will provide day to day support service to the
implementation of project interventions and be responsible for reviewing field
expenses and liquidations from project staff. Further, s/he will support
payable and administrative functions as well as contribute to the preparation
of timely donor reports.
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
- Ensure sound financial management and compliance
activities of assigned grants/projects and office operational activities
to include:
- Monitoring of project budgets
and expenses
- Preparation of vouchers,
cheques, Mpesa and EFT payments and processing of payments
Invoicing/tracking of accounts receivable and cash
- Maintain, Record and Reconcile
petty cash accounts
- Liquidation of employee
receivables in line with manual records/expense forms from staff
- Conducting site visits and
training/mentoring of project
- Preparation of bank reconciliations, filing of all
accounting vouchers and documents
- Ensure all financial assets are adequately
recorded, 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.
- Participate in other program implementation
activities and miscellaneous finance duties as required and assigned by
the Senior Finance and Administration
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 two (2) years of
accounting experience in a similar capacity working with an international
NGO on donor funded project projects
- You have Professional Accountancy Qualifications
(CPA II/ACCA II)
- 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 are going, and what we
can do together to achieve Healthier Lives
How to apply
Visit our careers page for more information
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All applications must be
received by 3rd October
2021
Note: Only Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.