Regional Finance Officer Job Duties
This post supports the Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) to ensure robust management systems, processes and Standard Operating Procedures are in place and implemented across LSTM Kenya and Tanzania offices (financial, programme and office management)
Financial Management
Work with the Financial Officer (FO) to ensure accurate recording of financial data in the financial system (QuickBooks).
Ensure financial controls and systems are appropriate and in line with guidance from LSTM finance department. Responsible for communication of the controls and systems to all programme team.
Work with FOM towards production of monthly management accounts and month end reporting submissions to agreed deadlines for review by the LSTM UK Management Accountant.
Work with the FOM in production of year-end financial statements, including the consolidation of any other LSTM Kenya offices and branch reporting submissions in respect of Tanzania, for the group and local auditors.
Work with FOM towards facilitation of external and donor audits
Provide advice and guidance, including training, to the programme staff on budgetary and financial policies and procedures.
Proactively ensure value for money is achieved in the delivery of all contracts
Establish and maintain relations with the bank/financial body in regards to LSTM Kenya & Tanzania banking needs.
Ensure adherence to acceptable Procurement standards by all staff as per the financial guidelines.
Ensure accuracy of payments for the participants and facilitators at trainings, workshops before submission to
FOM/STO (Senior Technical Officer) for approval.
Management of programme monthly cash requirements.
Managing bank reconciliations, including MPESA statements.
Support both offices in preparation of annual budget and revised forecast for statutory and programme reporting periods on an accurate and timely basis.
Work with FOM to ensure monthly financial and quarterly donor reports are completed on timely and accurate basis.
Review of monthly reconciliations from FO.
Assist the FOM with variance and burn Rate analysis on a monthly basis.
Work with FOM to improve and standardise financial systems across both offices (Kenya/Tanzania) and ensure clear communication to all staff.
Provide input into strategic objectives of the finance team and how it can be achieved.
Assist with forecasting expenditure and budget analysis.
Support the implementation of financial guidelines across all programmes.
Person Specification
University degree in any business related degree preferably Accounting or Business administration
Full professional accounting qualification: CPA (K), ACCA, ACA
Proven professional and progressively responsible experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area, in a multinational or non-governmental organisation
Proven Knowledge and experience in companies act and statutory tax regulations
Experience of managing a payroll function
Experience of monthly management accounts preparation
Experience of preparing year-end financial statements
Experience of operating computerised accounting systems
Experience of staff management
Experience of programme management in excess of £5million
Experience in internal control systems and procedure in a multinational organisation.
Skills & Abilities Required for Regional Finance Officer Job
Proven administrative skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
Ability to lead a team and work on own initiative
Ability to relate to a wide range of people from inside the organisation and outside agencies
Well-developed communication skills and an ability to liaise with internal customers and external suppliers and contractors in a professional manner
Accurate attention to detail
Ability to multitask
Assessment and Interview
Working knowledge of MS Office software applications with proficiency in Word and Excel
Knowledge of Quickbooks accounting software
Knowledge of international financial reporting standards for small and medium-sized entities
Assessment and Interview
Special Aptitudes
Initiative & self-motivation
Ability to network, build and maintain internal partnerships/relationships
Open to learning both new and best practices
Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure to meet deadlines
Sensitivity to a variety of cultures
Ability to work with limited supervision
Assessment and Interview
Circumstances
Full time 40 hours
Monday-Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm
Application Deadline: Application Deadline Nov 21, 2016
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Qualifications for the Clinical Officer Job
Must have a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Must be registered with the Clinical Officers Council of Kenya.
Must have a good understanding of HIV management, including provision of ART, Care and management of opportunistic infections.
Must have been involved in HIV Mentorship
Clinical Officer Job Personal Attributes
A born again and committed Christian with evidence of maturity in faith
An honest person full of integrity in your personal conduct and handling of job responsibilities
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Key Responsibilities:
Efficient and effective Procurement of goods and services
Contracting and contract management, including management of projects.
Managing supplier performance and relations for optimal value.
Enforcing best business practices , policies and procedures;
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Planning and assigning work, monitoring and evaluating direct reports’ performance.
Qualifications, experience & skills
Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing & Supplies or Business Management from a recognized institution; Master’s degree qualification will be an added advantage;
Six (6) years of relevant experience three (3) years of which should be at managerial level;
Higher Diploma from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent is an added advantage.
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies is an added advantage;
Knowledge & exposure in SAP Materials Management (MM) module;
Proven record of decision making; Results driven and self-motivated.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills;
Communication and negotiation skills;
Project management skills; and,
Ability to develop plans, programs, Standard Operating Procedures and coordination of workflows. -
Property Sales Manager IT Specialist
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Identify and maintain an updated, defined universe of key prospects within a given territory of property on sale.
Coordinate internally to ensure appropriate knowledge networks are leveraged and relevant people are aligned with strategy. e.g. Business Head, Relationship Management, Strategic Client Group, Client Executives.
Identify and coordinate additional resources required for achievement of revenue targets
Networking within industry bodies to further promote the brand.
Provide a competitive strategy and executive ownership of the deal
Lead negotiator on property sale and management aspects of the deals. Qualifications for the Sales Manager Job
Degree in Sales/ Marketing or any Business Studies
Any real estate related course will be an added advantage.
Real estate related course.
Minimum experience of 2 years in similar capacity.
Excellent customer service skills.
Top-notch negotiating skills.
Sound organizational skills
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Child Health Technical Assistant
Responsibilities of the Child Health Tech Assistant Job
The Child Health Technical Assistant will work closely with the Regional Education Programme Officer and other staff in the region office to facilitate effective implementation of the health component of the Tayari Programme.
He/she will liaise with the Ministry of Health at the County level and work closely with Community Health Assistants (CHAs)( in providing technical support to Community Health Volunteers, teachers and school community on the child health component activities of the Tayari programme.
She/he will participate in relevant technical meetings both at the County- and Sub-County In addition, she/he will carry out monitoring of the hygiene promotion activities through regular visits to ECDE centers In collaboration with MoEST and MoH.
She /he will provide supervisory support, mentorship and on-the-job capacity building to ECDE teachers, CHVs and CHAs.
The Health Technical Assistant will prepare monthly/quarterly/annual progress reports and submit to RTI for sharing with the management of ministries and other relevant stakeholders.
Child Health Tech Assistant Job Required qualifications and experience
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Community Health or a related field.
Three to Five years of experience implementing and monitoring child health and nutrition programs, including facilitating community-based training in Kenya.
She/he needs to have a good understanding of the MoH Community Health Strategy, other complementary community based activities and child health and nutrition services at community level.
Understanding of MoH health reporting systems at community and health facility level.
She /he needs to have sound technical knowledge of global and national school health policies, guidelines, strategies and best practices including Water, Sanitation and hygiene.
Previous experience in school health programmes and early childhood development context is an added advantage.
Experience in development of training materials and capacity building of government or civil society organizations on child health and nutrition issues is an added advantage.
Familiarity with participatory hygiene and sanitation transformation (PHAST), community led total sanitation (CLTS), school led total sanitation (SLTS) and children hygiene and sanitation training (CHAST) approaches.
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