CMMB
Finance Officer
Location: Nairobi
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. Read more from our President & CEO below.
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, procedures and donor compliance requirements.
Ensure that all accounting transactions are
processed accurately, completely and in a timely manner in line with the Chart
of Accounts through the Abila software (MIP) accounting system.
Support the monthly preparation of the financial
accounts and their timely submission to New York; and ensure the integrity of
the intra—company account.
Assist in the financial management and compliance
procedures in the assigned grants/projects and office operational activities to
include:
Formulation and Monitoring of project budgets and
expenses
examination and verification of payment schedules,
purchase, orders, work orders, consultant agreements, expense reports and
travel advances for accuracy and evidence of authorized approval authorities.
preparation of vouchers, cheques, mpesa and EFT payments and processing of allocations (i.e., salaries) based on proper supporting documentation, authorized approval authorities and budget availability.
Invoicing/tracking of accounts receivable and cash
receipts.
Monitoring of project cash flows, and preparation
requests for cash advances for assigned projects.
Issuance and Liquidation of employee receivables in
line with manual records/expense forms from staff as per CMMB advances policy.
Verification and reconciliation of petty cash
accounts.
Liquidation of employee receivables in line with
manual records/expense forms from staff and actioning on overdue advances
Preparation of donor and compliance – related
reports
Conducting site visits and training of both finance
and project staff
Timely project liquidations and quarterly/ end of
year project financial closeouts
Adherence to CMMB indirect cost recovery policy and
the transparent and timely calculation and allocation of shared direct costs
Support the control and inventory of office and
grant assets.
Assist in the management of the accounts payable and
receivable functions.
Assist in the preparation of bank reconciliations.
Assist in the preparation/review of payrolls to
include accuracy of salary payments and related statutory/payroll deductions,
and their timely remittance to staff and vendors (i.e., PAYE, NHIF, NSSF,
SACCO, various insurance companies)
Support in the annual audit preparations for CMMB
and partners by availing all documents required.
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.
File all accounting vouchers and documents properly.
Assist in other program implementation activities
and miscellaneous finance duties as required and assigned by the Senior Manager
Finance & 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 five (5) years of
accounting experience in a similar capacity working with an international NGO
or donor funded 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.
You are comfortable working for a faith-based
organization.
You believe in CMMB, where we are going, and what we
can do together to achieve Healthier Lives Worldwide.
How to Apply
Visit our CAREERS PAGE for more
information and APPLY ONLINE HERE.
All applications must be
received by 25th May 2023.
Note: Only
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted
