Kenya Red Cross Budget & Analysis Officer Jobs
Kenya Red Cross Budget & Analysis Officer Jobs
Role PurposeReports to the Finance Manager for coordinating, analyzing and estimating future revenues and expenditure.
The holder of the position will be expected to compile and develop the annual budget for respective departments / thematic areas, coordinating payments and fund transfers to Regions and Branches as per resource allocation schedules.
Other responsibilities include examining budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with approved policy guidelines as well as providing variance analysis to cost centres to ensure effective utilization of financial resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensures that the monthly and other annual and periodic financial reports are forwarded to management and donors within the stipulated deadlines.
Provide technical leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of the annual budgets and plans aimed at operationalizing programmes and projects activities
Compile and analyze accounting reports, records and other data to maintain expenditure controls and determine the financial resources required to implement specific programmes
Coordinate and evaluate programme activities and processes in order to prioritize and recommend budget requests, emergency funds, reallocations and resource levels. In addition, consult with Heads of Departments to ensure that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes
Prepare accurate forecasts for all types of income and expenditures, including new and expanded support services and programs, salary proposals, collaborative policy development agreements, capital construction, equipment needs, supplies, transport and utilities
Continuously evaluate internal control systems in line with changing demands, and ensure they are appropriately designed to serve the best interest of the unit.
Prepare and facilitate all project audits both statutory and special and ensure that all audit findings are dealt with.
Prepare comparative analysis of operating programmes by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and submitting reports with recommendations for budget revisions
Review
operating budgets and conduct cost-benefit analyses to evaluate operational and budget issues and trends affecting budget needs, review financial requests and explore alternative financing methods in order to prepare comprehensive long-term financial plans forecasts and budgets
Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations and prepare regular and special budget reports and make presentations to facilitate the interpretation of budget directives and then recommend suitable policies for implementing directives
Develop strategies for tracking and monitoring the implementation of strategic financial management plans against set objectives and budgets and ensuring that any negative variances are brought to the attention of the relevant head of Department.
Mentor and grow accountant assistants.
Person specification
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin or related field.
CPA (K) or equivalent qualifications.
Over five (5) years’ experience in accounting and budgeting of financial resources including
Knowledge of the ERP systems (Navision
knowledge added advantage)
Advanced computer analytic skills.
Skills and Experience
Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of the development of public policy .
Effective interpersonal skills to establish cooperative working relationships in the course of performing assigned duties
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, analyse financial and operational data and information, think analytically and critically
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Kenya Red Cross Budget & Analysis Officer Jobs
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