Finance Assistant Job in Kenya - Stratostaff

Job Overview:

The Finance Assistant is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical support to ensure the effective, efficient, and accurate financial and administrative operations. This role involves assisting with the day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

  • Process and manage invoices and payments including tax payments.
  • Maintain and update financial records.
  • Reconcile accounts payable.
  • Assisting in raising invoices to clients.
  • Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.

Financial Reporting:


  • Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements.
  • Share weekly AP ageing reports.
  • Maintain accurate financial data and documentation.
  • Maintain fixed asset register.
  • Aassist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Share weekly cash projections.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor actual spending against budgeted amounts.

Payroll Processing:

  • Assist with payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries.
  • Listing with the payroll team to ensure accuracy in payroll processing and recovery of all allowances, advances, and any other deductions.
  • Processing and reconciling field expense allowances for internal staff and associates.

Expense Management:

  • Monitor and review expenditure requests and ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Process employee expense claims and reimbursements.

General Administrative Support:

  • Maintain and organize financial files and records.
  • Provide support for audits and other financial reviews.

Qualifications:

Education:

  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • CPA

Experience:

  • Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred.1-2 years
  • Familiarity with accounting software and financial management systems.

Key Competencies:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
  • Customer service orientation and professional attitude

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