Finance Assistant

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.

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