Finance and Operations Director at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) Full time

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a registered trust of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK) with the mandate to provide reliable, quality and affordable essential drugs, medical supplies, training and other pharmaceutical services.
Summary
MEDS is seeking to recruit a Finance and Operations Director for this Project. The position will report to the Project Director and will be responsible for and serve as primary coordinator for all finance and human resource aspects in the project. S/he will be responsible for providing effective management and oversight on all aspects of project budgeting, financial reporting, and financial and operational management and compliance with the terms of the contract. This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with occasional in-country travels and is subject to availability of donor funding and confirmation.
Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership in planning, managing and controlling financial functions of the project
Carry out financial and budget planning, effective accounting, cash flow management, financial strategy and analysis
Supervise Project Finance & Accounting staff to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions and efficiency and effectiveness across the project
Supervise preparation of contractually required financial reports
Ensure maintenance of highest standards of financial management and accountability
Protect donor funds through observing high fiduciary standards by coordinating audits; ensuring compliance and risk management
Participate in developing and implementing the project's internal control system, financial and HR policies and best practices
Ensure compliance with contractual and legal obligations
Supervise the issuing of cheques for processed transactions, the logging of payments, and the distribution and/or mailing of cheques to the appropriate vendor
Advise on Human Resource donor related requirements

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Accountancy qualification; CPAK, ACCA. Must be registered with ICPAK
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources or related field relevant to the position requirements
A minimum of 7 years of experience in relevant financial management, with progressive
experience, on experience projects of similar complexity, with progressive responsibilities, in developing countries;
A minimum of 7 years of experience supervising overall operations on projects of similar complexity (e.g. teams of human resource, logistics, and finance staff

If you fit the above profiles, kindly email your applications including:

Detailed CV stating your current position, current salary, email address and telephone contacts
Name and contacts of 3 Referees (one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point and one a Senior Religious Leader
Copy of National Identity Card
Tax Compliance Certificate
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

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