Organization: CBM – Christian Blind Mission
Location: Nairobi
Grade: Mid level – Mid level
Occupational Groups:
Operations and Administrations
Administrative support
Banking and Finance
Closing Date:
Assistant Finance Officer
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About CBM
CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.
This position is intended to be filled locally, with contractual conditions based on the respective country’s regulations. Expatriation is not planned, and the contract is for a duration of 10 months.
These are your responsibilities
Ensure accounting operations and compliance of the grant to the donor requirements for the Project ensuring consistency in management of financial resources with organization’s policies &procedures. Identifies operational challenges that affect the integrity of resource management.
Ensure financial and programmatic compliance of the grant to contractual obligations, donor requirements and CBM policies.
Provide input in the grants, budget plans, reports, and workplans to ensure activities are feasible, achievable within contractual obligations, and comply with all relevant USAID and CBM policies and procedures.
Support the development / regular revisions of the grants and risk register as required for the project.
Support sub-awardees to align their systems and policies to comply with USAID grants financial regulations and policies as outlined in the grants manual or in Grant Contract/Sub-award agreement.
Provide support to the finance department in reviewing Staff, and sub-awardees advance and expense liquidation reports and work on conflict resolutions, if any to keep the advances reconciled at all times.
Review quarterly transfer rates and monthly burn rates, update forecasts, track commitment and provide analysis of the Programme and Finance leads on major variances.
Ensure the maintenance of all files, records and documents relating to CBM’s program and projects within the program portfolio.
Support Grants and Compliance Manager in grant closeout processes in line with guidance provided within the grant agreement or grants manual.
These are your qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Studies, Auditing, Economics or a related field or CPA (K).
At least 3years of experience with U.S. Federal contracts and/or grants with grant making components.
Experience working with USAID supported projects and knowledge of financial rules and regulations, including fiscal controls and fund accounting procedures.
Grants Management Training experience highly preferred.
Possess analytical skills to identify and assess credibility of organizations eligible of grants, working knowledge.
Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English.
Strong technical writing skills
Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Demonstrated commitment to respect, diversity, equity and inclusion including gender equality.
Willingness to commit and adhere to CBM mandate, mission, vision and values
What we offer
A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
How to apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see APPLY NOW).
A letter of motivation, CV and relevant (work) references complete your application.
Shortlisting will be on a rolling basis; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Your contact person: Ms. Regina Kagwiria , Tel.:
We would like to further promote diversity in our teams and therefore welcome applications from people of different ethnic and social backgrounds, religions and world views, different ages and genders, and especially from people with disabilities.
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