Officer Finance at Evidence Action

Kenya
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Evidence Action scales proven interventions that improve the lives of millions. We only implement cost-effective programs whose efficacy is backed by substantial rigorous evidence. We identify innovative, appropriate financing mechanisms and build best-practice operational modelsJob purposeTo perform general accounting duties for Evidence Action. Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and booking transactions and proper serialization and safe filing. The position has access to organization's confidential information that need to be protected by adhering to organization's value by keeping information confidential.Duties and responsibilities

Ensure accurate and timely Cash disbursements and ensure proper documentation of all payments to staff and vendors
Responsible for accurate maintenance of the Sage Intacct system by ensuring accurate entries are done and charged to the correct donor.
Verifying all payment vouchers for accuracy and completeness before processing and posting into the accounting system-Sage Intacct.
Ensure proper budget utilization, proper cost allocations and proper billing combinations
Processing and reviewing of imprest requests and returns, ensuring proper support documentation for each transaction and approvals have been obtained .
Monitor staff advances and ensure staff make returns on their advances in a timely and acceptable manner.
Monthly preparation and sharing of staff statements with individual staff by 10th of the subsequent month.
Review for compliance with donor and organizational policies/guidelines on all payments.
Provide financial and compliance guideline/training to none finance staff.
Timely Stamping, Scanning and filing all finance documents.
Updating the Box folder with preceding month scanned copies well-arranged
Carrying out asset verification
Represent finance team in various program meetings
Maintaining and reconciling of Monthly schedules,
Other duties as assigned

RequirementsQualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Commerce or relevant field
CPA level 2 and above will be an added advantage

Experience:Min 5 years' work experience in a position with similar responsibilities.Required Skills and attributes

Strategic and tactical critical thinker with good analytical and problem solving skills.
Confident decision maker who can communicate directions and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical staff.
Understanding of the business role Administration, Operations and Logistics function within the programs and organization, and to set objectives based on that.
Demonstrated leadership in managing others.
Metrics driven performance philosophy.
Good English written and verbal competence.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Time Off

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