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
