Mulrany International Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Mulrany International is an International organisation registered in the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London, UK and has a regional African office in Nairobi, Kenya. We specialize in international health. We rebuild and restore lives shattered by disaster through healthcare and education. We are on the frontline of global emergencies to deliver medical aid and revive health services in some of the world's toughest places. Our team have a mission to end the needless loss of life in the poorest countries caused by a lack of effective health care. We help communities set up medical services for the long term. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our present donor portfolio includes the WHO and UNICEF. Mulrany International is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Position Summary

The Finance Assistant will be responsible for following relevant established internal policies and procedures of Mulrany. These include applying Accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including the management of petty cash, processing salaries, and bank management. The Finance Assistant will provide support to all field programs from the Nairobi office and will ensure that work is performed in accordance with Mulrany’s processes and procedures, while referring to the Head of Office for guidance as required.

Position Purpose

The Finance assistant position will be a full-time member of the Mulrany staff, working with the teams in HQ, country offices and the field.

Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure proper management of petty cash; Process and make payments as provided in the approved budgets; Carry out reconciliations of cash and bank balances on a regular basis; Prepare schedule of payments of utilities, statutory deduction and ensure timely payment of the same; • Ensure the timely transfer of all field fund requests; Ensure the timely preparation of all advances including travel and other advances, and provide monthly updates of any outstanding advances to the Head of Office; Ensure the maintenance of an efficient, proper, and transparent financial filing system for the department and the organization in accordance with the organizational guidelines; and Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Finance Officer.Mulrany is actively seeking a candidate who is committed to its mission and vision. In particular, the successful candidate should have the essential qualifications, experience and competencies:Professional accounting qualification (CPA-K, ACCA) or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or FinanceWorking knowledge of QuickBooks and MS OfficeAt least 6months of professional experience with an NGOKnowledge and experience in using accounting software (QuickBooks) and MS OfficeAbility to work with tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activitiesExcellent in written and spoken English.Ability to work well in a team Ability to handle pressures and meet deadlines Willingness to learn How to apply:

Applications should be submitted by May 11, 2012. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. 

All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered. Mulrany International is an equal opportunity employer.

Each application package should include the following: 

Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information; Résumé (including detailed work experience, education/degrees); and References (minimum of three, with complete contact information).All applications should be sent to Mulrany, at recruitment@mulranyinternational.org with the subject line: “Finance Assistant-Nairobi”.