Finance Job in Kenya - Mercy USA

Post Title: Senior Finance Officer

Duty Station: Kenya National Office

Duration: 1 year, possibility of extension

No. of Positions: 1

Closing Date: 8th January 2012

Availability: Immediate, interviews shall be short listed as we receive them

Job Purpose:

Providing financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Duties:

• Maintain accounting/internal control systems and recommend policies and procedures.
• Assuring accuracy of accounting Data.
• Performing internal auditing for Mercy USA.
• Prepare, maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Follow up with Logistics regarding the in-kind donation materials and agreements.
• Substantiate financial transactions by confirming all supporting documentation.
• Liaising with External auditors.
• Prepare financial reports for collecting, analyzing and summarizing account information for all projects.
• Performing reconciliations for all banks and cash accounts.
• Maintain payroll both in soft and hard copies.
• Ensuring Interbank transfers are done accurately and reconciled on monthly basis.
• Keep custody, understand and implement grant agreements/contracts.
• Build the capacity of Sub offices by undertaking training needs analysis and organizing trainings for finance staff.
• Provide day to day support to the sub offices
• Carry out other duties as required and requested by the Regional Finance Manger

Job Requirements

• University degree in Bachelor of Commerce Accounting option or other business related field with extensive experience in financial management.
• Holder of CPA 2 minimum.
• Hands on experience with quick books and other financial software.
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities.
• Previous work experience, ideally with non-governmental organizations would be an advantage.
• Good written and spoken English and local language is essential.
• Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Mercy USA.
• Commitment to humanitarian principles and actions

All Applications and Curriculum Vitae should be sent to wnjiru@mercyusa.org by close of business January 8th 2012.

Applications shall be reviewed on receipt