Finance Manager Job in Kenya - Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation

Sep 6, 2016

University of Maryland
 

School of Medicine
 

Finance Manager – Nairobi & Kisii
 

This position provides independently-led finance support across various area programs and teams by ensuring timely and accurate project financial reports and monitoring budget compliance and burn rates for effective implementation of projects.
 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement, review and drive adherence to accounting and administrative procedures and guidelines;


• Prepare accurate financial reports, schedules and timely monthly closeouts as required;


• Responsible for account reconciliations and preparation of cash flow forecasts;


• Timely preparation and submission of program cash requests to HQ Finance office;


• Prepare pipeline reports, identify internal control weaknesses and implement improvements;


• Monitor expenses against the program budget, and provide precise, detailed, reports during project start-up and throughout implementation and close-out.


• Review and ensure proper filing of financial reports to the relevant authorities;


• Submit program financial reports for review by the Program Directors.


• Analyze project expenses, including partner financial reports, on a monthly and quarterly basis.


• Facilitate payment of the approved payroll;


• Ensure the organization is tax compliant(exempted based on the programs running), and ensure filing of the same where required;


• Ensure compliance with all donor regulations and MGIC policies, practices, and regulations.


• Prepare all required documentation for accounting and audits.


• Work with program personnel to maintain their budgets during the project cycle;


• Ensure that accounts payable are properly monitored and managed;


• Maintain the relationship with vendors, creditors and bankers; and


• Collaborate with the FMA in preparation of statutory accounts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, or equivalent degree/s in finance, accounting, commerce, or closely related field.


• CPA (K) / ACCA 


• Minimum five (5) years of related experience managing financial, accounting, and operations functions for large, multi-faceted USAID projects 


• Supervisory experience a plus 


• Experience with USAID project accounting requirements.

How to Apply
 
If
you meet the above qualifications, you are requested to send your
application and CV to hr@mgickenya.org by September 16, 2016. 

Candidates are required to quote the TITLE & LOCATION of the position being applied on the subject line of the email. 

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.