Key Roles and Responsibilities
Responsible for financial accounting, reporting, financial analysis, monitoring and sub grant management
Reviewing, verifying and processing funds requests for all payments and imprests. This will include review of MPESA payment request; reviews of project activities and initiating funds transfers and review and verification of support payment documents; process all payment receipts once received and process the payment in relevant forms (cash, MPESA or cheque)
Responsible for Sub grant management ensuring compliance, timely reporting and financial monitoring of sub grantees.
Post all accounting data into the sage accounting system
Prepare final accounts for submission to the external auditors in accordance with the existing financial policies and procedures.
Maintain an inventory record of control for all equipment and ensure effective maintenance
Timely preparation and dispatch of cheques and processing of funds payment vouchers.
Receive payroll data, review and process the monthly payroll on time
Process all payroll related statutory payments, staff benefits (includes staff separations, medical, gratuity, insurances and returns and remit the amounts on time to relevant statutory bodies)
Post all payroll related transactions in the SAGE accounting package
Timely filing and maintenance of all payroll related documents
Prepare allocated financial reports (financial reports, variance reports) on monthly, quarterly, annual and any ad hoc reports
Qualifications and Requirements
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of the following desirable qualifications and requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related fields from a recognized university
CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting
4-years relevant financial accounting work experience preferably in an NGO or network
In-depth knowledge and previous working experience in Sage accounting package or any other major ERP system
Well-versed in computerized accounting packages
Have in depth Knowledge of and experience in donor funding accounting, grant management, financial monitoring, and control.
Ability to work and meet strict internal and external financial reporting deadlines including preparing for internal and external audits (both finance and systems audits)
Self-driven and ability to work with minimum supervision
Be a team player and builder with ability to work and interact with others at all levels
Have strong analytical skills, good communication (written and spoken), report writing and presentation skills.
Honest, firm, accountable and full of integrity
Attention to details, excellent in planning, management and coordination skills
Proven ability to support program teams during budgeting and reporting
Interested and qualified candidates should submit electronic applications stating current and expected salary and detailed CVs with a contact mobile phone number, names and contacts of three referees to recruitment@pelumkenya.net with the subject: FINANCE OFFICER to reach us by October 3, 2024. Applicants should NOT send attach any scanned copies of certificate or testimonials. Only short listed applicants will be acknowledged.
Apply via :
recruitment@pelumkenya.net
