Finance Assistant Job in Kenya - NGO

Finance Assistant

Location: Kisumu

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 receipts; 


•  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 staff. 


• 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 Manager. 

 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 organization. 


• You believe in CMMB, where we are going, and what
  we can do together to achieve Healthier Lives  Worldwide. 

How to
apply  

Apply for the job here.

All applications must be
received by Friday 17th June 2022 

Note: Only Shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. 

To learn more about us,
visit our website at www.cmmb.org.