Grants & Finance Officer

Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, the Grants and Finance Officer will be responsible for supporting program implementation by ensuring project/ grant expenditures comply with the applicable donor rules, regulations as well as CHS policy. The holder of this position is expected to support the management of project advances specifically sub grantee and staff advances in addition to supporting the whole cascade of sub agreement management cycle.
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or its equivalent

A professional qualification, such as CPA or ACCA will be an added advantage

Computer literate and working experience in NAVISION accounting packages

Familiarity with the local and International accounting standards

3 years’ relevant experience in sub award, grants management and reporting within the NGO sector

Experience in working with County Health structures and USG health funded programs

Good oral and written communication skills (English and Swahili)

Demonstrated ability to work as a team player

A good understanding of budgeting, financial accountability and financial reporting and general numeracy.

Responsibilities

Maintaining an updated filing system and ensuring posting of financial transactions

Maintaining a proper system of advances to employees according to CHS policy

Support project and organisational audits/ reviews by availing required documentation and information

Support sub grantees during preparation for external project audits by ensuring document adequacy and their readiness

Coordinate the development of sub awards, amendments and modifications in liaison with the Grants Manager and the Program Management team

Verifying project expenses of the sub grantee to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with CHS and donor requirements

Maintain, update and submit a quarterly pipeline report for the sub awardees

Support sub grantees to comply with relevant local laws in the course of project implementation and training the sub grantees to understand the terms and conditions of the sub grant

Assist and support sub grantees on successful close out procedures as per donor requirements and CHS policy

Any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements
Required education
: Bachelor's degree

Required relevant work experience
: 3 years

Required languages:
English (Spoken: fluent | Written: fluent)
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