Finance Officer, Swift Program at - Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC)

Description

The Kenya Climate Innovation Center (KCIC) provides holistic, country-driven support to accelerate the development, deployment and transfer of locally relevant climate and clean energy technologies.

Summary/ Overall Job Purpose
The Finance Officer has overall responsibility for supporting the finance functions.

The Finance Officer responsibilities include; internal control, accounting data base , suppliers reconciliations, processing payments, treasury management, management and donor reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Maintaining creditors and suppliers accounting ledgers; posting invoices credit notes, payments and preparing monthly suppliers' reconciliation statements;
Processing payments of supplier's invoices, loans and grants disbursements and utilities;
Preparing monthly financial and budget reports for the programmes assigned;
Providing financial information for preparation of annual and quarterly budgets and cash flow forecast;
Monitoring budget implementation and reporting for the programs assigned;
Maintaining accounting records in the computerized accounting system relating to the programme and filing of the supporting documentation;
Reviewing internal controls and financial policies and procedures and making recommendations for further improvements;
Preparing financial statements, supporting schedules and budget versus expenditure variance report for annual audit; and supporting the auditors in provision of information and documents during the audit;
Preparing donor specific expenditure and narratives reports;
Preparing receipt vouchers for donor income and other receipts from donors;
Corresponding with the banks on all banking matters including foreign exchange dealings;
Preparing travel advances payment to staff for official travel and other cash float as per approved requisitions;
Monitoring liquidation and accounting of the cash advances and passing appropriate journals in the books of accounts;
Maintaining data integrity in all financial reporting;

Requirements
Qualifications

B-com. Accounting/Finance option or any related Business degree from a reputable University
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya -CPA (K) or ACCA

Experience

At least 4 years' experience in financial accounting in a busy and computerized accounting environment.
Experience in ERP systems.
Experience in donor funded programs.

Functional Skills

Planning and organization skills
Analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Report writing skills
Presentation skills

Behavioral Skills

Professionalism and integrity
Interpersonal skills
Innovation and creativity
Adaptability and reliability
Team player