Finance Assistant Job in Kenya

Finance Assistant, Concern Worldwide.

Job
Summary:

The Finance assistant is responsible for
printing Payment Request Forms (PRF) requests for approval and payment from
field offices, printing quotes, updating books of accounts in excel and
stamping. Additionally, excellent time management skills will be required to
cope with the disparate duties.

Main
Duties and Responsibilities

Finance
documents finalization

·        
Printing quotes and sharing
with requestors’ (logistics and procurement staff) as received via existing
electronic means

·        
Printing Payment request
Forms (PRF) from field locations for approvals and presentation to Treasury
officer for payment

·        
Updating the books of
accounts –bank books and Mpesa books in excel as per the standard descriptions
available

·        
Stamping of the payment
vouchers with the relevant stamps available including “POSTED”, “PAID” and
‘PAID from UNICEF’.

·        
Integrating payment vouchers
paid via scans with the original documents once received and further filing
them as required

·        
Compiling support documents
for balance sheet reconciliations and accruals

·        
Assist with archiving of
financial documents as per Concern’s archiving policy

Communication
and Reports

·        
Communication in writing to
the Treasury Officer regarding any challenges in meeting the above tasks

Other
Duties

·        
Adhere to and promote the
standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to
their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working
environment

·        
Participating and
contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

·        
Comply with Concern’s health,
safety and security guidelines during emergencies

·        
Take all possible measure to
meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

·        
Any other duties as assigned
by the Line Manager

Minimum
Education, Qualifications & Experience Required

·        
A degree in Commerce,
Finance, Accounting or related field

·        
CPA or ACCA professional
certification

·        
At least (2) years’
experience working in finance department

·        
Familiar with government
policies and regulations on taxes

·        
Excellent application of
excel and word packages

Preference
will be given to candidates who have:

·        
Full profession qualification

·        
High integrity and
demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies

·        
Ability to attend to details
and work in a systematic and organized manner

·        
Positive attitude and
willingness to learn

·        
Commitment to humanitarian
principles and values

·        
Strong communication and
negotiations skills

·        
Team player and able to work with others (internally
and externally)

·        
Analytical and problem solving

Competencies
required:

·        
Managing self

·        
Communicating and working
with others

·        
Delivering Results

·        
Planning and Decision Making

How
To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above
requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only
to nairobi.hr@concern.net
with
the subject of the email as “Finance
Assistant”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.