Finance Manager


UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI  - CRISPP PROJECT

Applications are invited for the following positions:-
The University of Nairobi’s School of Medicine, through the Department of Clinical Medicine  and Therapeutics, College of Health Sciences, has received funding from the US Centers for  Disease Control and Prevention to support the implementation of high quality, equitable,  accessible, sustainable and comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment and support  services in Nairobi and Central Kenya regions. To achieve this objective, the Project seeks to fill  the following positions.

FINANCE MANAGER – 1 POST (Re-Advert) - AC/2/82/13- CHS
Location: Nairobi with frequent field travel
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the coordination of financial activities of a multi-project  program in diverse locations in Nairobi and Central Kenya. The successful applicant will, among other  responsibilities,

• Supervise and coordinate the provision of all financial support to the project, ensuring that
appropriate controls and reporting structures are maintained in accordance with Grantee and Donor  rules and regulations.
• Advise the PI/PD on all financial matters, particularly enhancing internal control and risk
management mechanisms to minimize inherent operational risks
• Coordinate and act as focal point for issues relating to finance (including salary, and any other  disbursements) to sub-guarantees.
• Supervise sub-contract and field accountants.
• Prepare monthly financial reports that include cash flow reports, audits and projections.
• Take part in resource mobilization activities including proposal development, costing and budgeting.
• Develop and implement strategies for capacity building of partner organizations in all aspects of  financial management especially developing mechanisms to mobilize and manage resources for priority public health interventions

Applicant must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a related field and a minimum of five years of relevant and progressive work experience,  preferably in a healthcare environment. Professional accounting qualifications, CPA (K) or ACCA, will be  mandatory. Prior experience in audit and knowledge of GOK and USG financial rules and procedures  will be strongly desired. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) programs and  major accounting software systems (ERP) is desired. Those with postgraduate training in project  management, procurement and supply chain management or strategic management will have an added advantage.

Please note that all the position is full-time and on a one year contract renewable on
satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

Please note also that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NOTE:
Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of the application letter and supporting documents stating their preferred location in the letter to :-

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197 00100,
Nairobi.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY: MARCH 15, 2013

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