LVCT Health Senior Finance Officer Job

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LVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO renowned for implementing health programs at scale in Kenya. Through its vision of Empowered, Healthy, and Resilient Communities, LVCT Health is a leader in designing and implementing innovative HIV prevention and treatment approaches, sexual and reproductive health and gender-based violence programs reaching the most vulnerable populations. LVCT Health works with the government and other stakeholders at the national and county levels.
We are looking for a dynamic well qualified, and motivated individual to join our great team by filling the following vacant position: Senior Finance Officer (HQ)SFO/LVCT/10/2023REPORTING

Purpose

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide overall coordination of LVCT Health’s grants portfolio, based in HQ, overseeing the compliance with the various awards and sub-award agreements requirements and LVCT Health policies. The role also supports finance in bank reconciliations and manages allocated grants.The Officer will have a broad and deep understanding of the relevant donor rules and regulations and proactively identify compliance risks throughout the overall grant portfolio. In addition, S/He will work collaboratively with the LVCT Health HQ, ensuringthat LVCT Health complies with the requirements of the various grants. S/He will develop and embed best practices in grants management in compliance with the various donors’ rules and regulations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and approving and posting documents in the accounting system
• Providing support during annual donor and organizational audits and ad hoc donor reviews during the year
• Ensure sequential filing of accounting documents and ensure safe custody of documentation of all the awards and sub-award/Sub agreements, including all modifications/renewals and terminations
• Grants management and project reporting for special projects
• Support in the development of proposal budgets as and when called upon
• Review of sub partner’s monthly budgets and reports, ensuring that payments are adequately supported and compliance.
• Support during annual donor and organizational audits and ad hoc donor reviews during the year.
• Donor reporting, tracking and monitoring monthly burn rates for the allocated grant
• Bank reconciliation for the allocated accounts
• Proactively lead on the development and execution of the closeout plans for the respective awards in HQ
• Bank reconciliation for the allocated accounts
• Any other duties as may be allocated from time to time

Requirement

• Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• A Master’s degree in the aforementioned field will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar position in a donor-funded organization
• Experience in USG rules and regulations
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with teams operating at a distance successfully
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills •Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Should demonstrate a positive attitude and behaviour that aligns with program values
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multicultural environment, flexible and ability to handle pressure
• High ethical standards
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications and CV along with a cover letter expressing interest and indicating Salary history and expectations to recruitment@lvcthealth.org.

The position applied for and reference number should be clearly indicated on the subject line and cover letter; Female candidates are encouraged to apply. The closing date is 31 October 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.