Positions Key role
This position is responsible for the Finance & Accounting function in the WOKIKE project to ensure sound Financial Practices with adequate internal controls are in place.
Key outcomes
Planning & Budgeting
Provide input during the budgeting process for the assigned projects.
Coordinate the planning and budgeting process to ensure quality and realistic budgets are developed
Ensure Planning Budgeting guidelines are adhered to
Ensure compliance with MWENDO guidelines and other standards
Conduct financial analysis for management decision making.
Develop realistic cash flow forecasts in line with the plans
Participate in proposal writing and grant budget development.
Periodically monitor and advice management on budget utilization
Financial Reporting
Prepare financial data transactions into the Accounting System.
Prepare and submit accurate project funding requests.
Prepare bank reconciliation statements monthly
Prepare financial analyses for management decision making
prepare and submit accurate and timely financial reports.
Management of balance sheet accounts
Cash Management
Ensure safe custody of cash and cheque book
Ensure maintenance of up to date records of cash disbursement.
Cash flow management to ensure compliance with target low.
Maintain an accurate and updated fixed assets register for the Programs/Projects.
Ensure that assets are properly utilized and safe guarded.
Any other duty asassigned by your supervisor.
Person Specifications and Qualifications:
KCSE mean score of C+ and above
Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Accounting or Finance, Business management / Administration or related degree
A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK.
Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience:
Knowledge of one or more accounting system
Strong budgetary and financial management and analytical skills.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment.
Computer literate
