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Job: Finance Manager
Employer: Centre for Health Solutions
Ref: 004/CHS/FM/2011
Location: Nairobi
Reporting to: Finance &
Administration Manager
Overall Job Function:
To ensure smooth running of the Finance
and Administration Department in terms of overseeing project expenditures in
close cooperation with the Director of Finance & Administration,
responsible for tracking payments made, including overseeing payroll expenses;
preparing financial reports as required and requests by funding agency and CHS
management; managing monthly Imprest reports; preparing cost analysis; and
ensuring full compliance with USG and CHS policies and regulations.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Maintenance of a sound financial and project management system which entails entering information on Navision: checks, deposits, transfers, petty cash, bank reconciliations, advances reconciliation, reallocations to ensure up to date cash book at all times and accurate and timely monthly imprests with minimal or no queries
- Monthly reports accurately prepared and submitted in a timely manner
- Preparation of monthly wire projections/cash forecasts
- Timely and accurate Payroll preparation and payments of salaries and statutory deductions
- Maintain a system for the use of the office Imprest and undertake a monthly cash verification procedure to ensure proper use of the imprest;
- VAT reporting: Ensure disclosure of all VAT payments in the books for exemption purposes.
- Maintain a proper system of advances to employees, according to CHS policy, ensuring effective and optimum utilization of resources within the program
- Preparation of Audit support schedules and accounts
- Compiling the audit file.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce ( Accounting Option) or Business Studies from a recognized university
- A professional Accountancy qualification, such as CPA (K) or ACCA
- At least 5 years progressive work experience in similar positions with related responsibilities in the NGO sector
- Practical experience in developing and implementing strategies for grant
- Familiarity with the local and International accounting and auditing standards
Qualified candidates should send their
application cover letter indicating their salary expectations and current CV
with three professional referees to the Finance and Administration Director, at
vacancies@chskenya.org by 17th October 2011.
Please indicate the title and Reference
number of the position applied for in the subject line of the mail. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Canvassing will lead
to automatic disqualification. CHS is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from all who are qualified for the above positions.
