Finance Officer
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure Kenya Medical
Association (KMA) has the Finance capacity to provide effective and efficient
service delivery and support it to deliver its mandate to the membership and
the partners. The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of
KMA Programs through effective financial management support to KMA programs,
affiliated companies and partners.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Preparing and keeping books of accounts for KMA
National Office, Divisions, Programs and the subsidiary companies.
- Preparation of KMA and KMA subsidiaries budgets
for approval by the NGC
- Preparing monthly financial reports for the
National Executive Committee (NEC) and quarterly Treasurer Generals
reports for the National Governing Council.
- Payroll Management and Accounting
- Receiving income and making payments on behalf of
the organization and its subsidiaries.
- Debts and Credit management
- Making annual returns and statutory
deductions to the relevant bodies.
- Petty cash management
- Cash flow and bank reconciliations management for
KMA programs and affiliated companies.
- Handling KMA’s project accounts including those of
its subsidiary companies
- Control of the KMA financial status
- Advising the Treasurer General on all financial
matters and the KMA Divisional Treasurers on good financial procedures.
- Provide financial oversight and grants management
of the different projects in consultation with the Project Officers.
- Act as final check to arrest any exposure and
manage financial and fraud risk within the organization that may impact on
the various KMA programs.
- Management of Advances, Asset register, Floats and
Loans
- Carry out any other lawful instructions that may
be assigned from time to time
SKILLS, COMPETENCY AND
KNOWLEDGE
Required
- A university degree with a specialization in
Finance or Accounting.
- Accountancy professional qualification {ACCA or
CPA (K)}
- More than 5 years proven relevant and progressive
work experience preferably with a corporate or NGO of equal standing
- Registered member of ICPAK
- Experience working with Sage Pastel or Quick books
accounting software
- Proven experience in Grants management and
financial donor reporting as per contracts signed.
- Proven ability in financial proposal development.
- Excellent analytical skills particularly from the
point of view of cost–effective financial management.
- Multi–tasking and higher efficiency, Attention to
details.
- Proven experience in procurement and management of
suppliers / contracts and financial systems.
- Ability to plan with good organizational skills,
including prioritization and ability to work under pressure.
- Good knowledge of financial systems
- Subscribe to KMA’s Policies, Mission, Vision, and
values and KMA’s procedures, rules and regulations
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Willingness to travel within the country
Desired
- Knowledge of multiple donor funding regulations.
- Initiative and ability to follow up on issues to
conclusion.
- Ability to response to changing needs in the
organization and the industry.
- Good reporting and communication skills
- Good interpersonal and team work ability.
- Good spoken and written English.
Please send your
application cover letter and curriculum vitae that includes three references,
with one being from your last employer to nec@kma.co.ke no later than
10th January 2022 at 5 pm with the email subject: Application for Finance
Officer Position.
Please note that only
short–listed candidates will be contacted through the same email.
How
To Apply
Please send your
application cover letter and curriculum vitae that
includes three references, with one being from your last
employer to nec@kma.co.ke no later than 10th January
2022 at 5 pm with the email subject: Application for
Finance Officer Position.
Please note that only
short–listed candidates will be contacted through the same email.
