Finance Manager Jobs at International Training & Education Center for Health (I-TECH)

On Thursday, March 14th, 2013

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Finance Manager

Position Summary:

With support from the International Training & Education Center on health (I-TECH) U.S.-based Headquarters, and under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Finance Manager provides leadership and oversight for fiscal operations and ensures compliance with relevant rules and regulations of the Kenyan government, United States Government including CDC-GAP, DOD and HRSA, and the University of Washington.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial System Maintenance

Ensure that appropriate finance systems are maintained, and that all procedures and controls are implemented.
Manage I-TECH Kenya’s QuickBooks accounting and reporting systems.
Ensure that all transactions are properly accounted for in Quickbooks Accounting System.
Management of the General Ledger in Quickbooks Accounting Systems
Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data in the Quickbooks accounting System

Financial Reporting

Prepare the monthly financial accounting reports at the end of each month, and submit them to Finance Director by the first week of the following month.
Prepare monthly management reports at the end of each month.
Provide any other financial information, as requested, and respond to any other financial queries

Bank and Cash Management

Manage bank accounts, and the transfer of money between head-office, country office and field offices.
Perform Bank reconciliations
Monitor cash flow and cash projections and ensure that sufficient funds are always available in the bank.
Carry out Surprise Petty Cash Counts
Vet all payments for vendors and staff

Budget Management

Assist the Director of Finance in the preparation and review of all annual budgets and projections.
Assist the Director of Finance in the collation of budgets and budget forecast from budget managers.
Liaise regularly with budget holders on budget monitoring

Payroll Administration:

Prepare Organization Payroll on a monthly basis
Ensure all payroll statutory deductions are remitted on time to the relevant authorities
Prepare and Submit Monthly, Quarterly and Annual statutory returns to relevant to all relevant authorities
Prepare, file and send out monthly timesheets to all staff members.
Maintain an up to date timesheet file for all staff members
Ensure timely submission of payroll cheques to the bank

Qualifications:

First degree in Business related Studies or equivalent
Must have completed CPA or ACCA or CIMA
Ability to travel internationally for a few weeks each year.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar finance team in an NGO.
High level knowledge of and efficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.
Knowledge of QuickBooks Pro is an added advantage
Proven knowledge of budgeting, accounting and cash control processes required.
Strong communication skills in English. Ability to communicate financial and accounting information to I-TECH management in Kenya and the United States.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, politically and legally complex environment where priorities may change frequently.