Temporary Finance Officer Job in Kenya - Operations

Temporary Finance Officer – Operations

Job Summary:

The
Temporary Finance Officer – Operations will support the Finance department’s
management of accounting systems, policies and procedures in compliance with
CRS’ established accounting standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements to support
high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. As part of an
experienced finance team you will help coordinate daily financial activities
through preparation and delivery of financial services.

Job Responsibilities:

Review
and supporting documentation of financial transactions to ensure all required
documents are accurate and complete.

Help
ensure maintenance of all data required for processing financial transactions
for assigned accounts in Insight Oracle systems

Record
delegated financial transactions following appropriate authorizations. Review
various accounts to detect irregularities.

Help
evaluate sub recipient financial management processes in accordance with policy
and help strengthen capacity of partner in financial accounting and
transactions.

Prepare
delegated financial reports, as needed including month end closure reports.

Help
share information with sub recipients and staff on financial accounting
policies and procedural compliance issues.

Prepare
and manage account receivables and payables for both staff and vendors ensuring
monthly statements are prepared and disseminated monthly.

Process
payments/disbursements in accordance with CRS’s set policies and procedures.

Personal Skills

Excellent
analytical skills with ability to detect and report inconsistencies

Excellent
organizational skills

Conscientious,
accurate and thorough with great attention to detail

Ethical
conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of
ethics

Proactive,
resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented

Teamwork
and ability to work collaboratively

Required/Desired Foreign
Language:

Excellent
written and oral communication skills

Travel Required:  

Minimal
travel

Key Working Relationships:

Internal:
Head of Programs, Head of Operations, International staff, Finance Manager,
Deputy Finance Manager, Other program/operational staff

External:
Contractors, Vendors, Banks

Typical Background,
Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

B.A.
degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with courses
in accounting, or a qualification in accounting (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).

Minimum
of three years’ experience in a position with similar responsibilities,
preferably with an international or local NGO, or a financial/banking
institution.

Familiarity
the relevant public donors’ regulations a plus.

Proficient
in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing
Applications. Knowledge of Oracle ERP financial accounting package or similar
financial reporting software preferred.

Demonstrated
commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender
equality.

Preferred Qualifications 

Familiarity
with the relevant public donors’ regulations a plus. 

Proficient
in Excel and experience with Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Oracle
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Accounting package or similar financial
reporting software is a plus.

How to Apply

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