Finance Officer Job in Kenya - ICAP

Ref: NTM/ 615/05

ICAP within the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services in the country.

This program is funded by PEPFAR. ICAP is currently accepting expressions of interest from candidates for a prospective USAID-funded project.

The Finance Officer will oversee the financial operations of the project and is responsible for financial planning, supervision and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, oversight and advice on all finance matters
• Establish, manage and regularly review all finance procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance to USAID and ICAP/Columbia University rules and regulations.
• Develop and monitor annual project budgets and proposal budgets
• Ensure good cash flow management
• Supervise and support finance staff
• Review and monitor expenditure
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to USAID and ICAP/Columbia University
• Oversee sub agreement management with partners
• Manage annual financial audits of sub awardees
• Oversee all project administration including procurement, renovation and logistics

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree in a financial management, accounting/CPA or equivalent
• At least 3 years experience in USG funded health project
• Knowledge of USAID financial management
• Strong analytical, supervisory and management skills
• Ability to function in a highly complex environment and work as a member of a collaborative team while exercising independent judgment
• High level of proficiency in relevant computer applications

How to apply:

Kindly e-mail your application and a detailed CV to icap-jobs-kenya@columbia.edu.

Please specify for which position you are applying by typing Ref: NTM/615/04 in the subject line.

Position will remain open until filled.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.