Key Responsibilities
Financial
Operations and Transaction Processing
- Process all approved
payments, including supplier invoices, staff reimbursements, per diems,
and statutory payments in a timely and accurate manner.
- Prepare and post
accounting entries in the accounting system, ensuring correct coding by
project, donor, and budget line.
- Manage petty cash and
field advances, including issuance, tracking, reconciliation, and
retirement.
- Maintain up-to-date
records for accounts payable and receivable.
- Support bank
transactions, including preparation of payment schedules and bank
instructions as delegated.
Reconciliations and Financial Monitoring
- Perform regular bank,
petty cash, and mobile money reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
promptly.
- Support monthly and
quarterly financial close processes by preparing schedules and
reconciliations.
- Track outstanding
advances, payables, and receivables, and follow up for timely resolution.
- Assist in maintaining
fixed asset registers and tracking asset movements.
Statutory and Tax Compliance
- Support preparation and
filing of statutory returns, including PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, withholding tax,
and VAT where applicable.
- Ensure compliance with
local tax laws and timely submission of statutory payments and
documentation.
- Maintain statutory
records and support statutory audits or inspections as required.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in
Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional
Qualifications
- Certified Public
Accountant (CPA K-Finalist)
Experience
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years
of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, preferably within
an NGO, donor-funded project, or development organization.
- Demonstrated experience
supporting project-based financial management and donor compliance.
- Experience working with
accounting software and Excel-based financial tracking tools.
How to Apply
