Finance Assistant

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

Finance accounting jobs in Kenya.

Purpose Of The Role

To support the accounts payable function, including verifying of procurement documents and processing invoices in the organization.

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Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Payment processing support, ensuring all payment documentation are complete, coded and are confirmed for material correctness before forwarding to the Projects Accountant for payment Assist in the processing of payments, including verifying supporting documentation and obtaining necessary approvals and support documentation Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial documentation, including invoices, petty cash, fare refunds, and staff expenditure reports (Advance Retirement Forms & Claims).

Reviewing petty cash for accuracy and completeness

Review procurement documents for completeness as per the standard checklist Review fare refunds for consistency with fare charts and attendance lists, prepare facilitation schedules and validate numbers on MPESA Highlight any discrepancies or irregularities in financial documents and escalate as necessary Prepare a schedule of complete payments for the Projects Accountant’s review Assist in the preparation of payment vouchers and maintenance of financial records, including invoices, receipts, and payments. Monitor payment schedules and keep projects abreast of the status of their payments File proof of payments and Withholding VAT and Withholding Tax certificates within the respective Payment Voucher folders Follow up on delivery notes, distribution lists and other evidence of goods received or services rendered Review vehicle mileages for consistency with mileage logs and tracker records, ensuring any variances are explained Review staff advances and follow up on retirement of overdue accounts

Donor management support

Update the donor tracker with new projects, keeping the finance team abreast of upcoming deadlines Printing and preparation of support documentations for donor expenditure verification and project audits Follow up on staff timesheets

Audit Support

Support the annual audit process by providing necessary documentation and assistance to auditors Ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation in accordance with audit standards Finance and administrative support Help maintain the organization's financial filing system, ensuring documents are properly organized and easily accessible Assist in general administrative tasks related to finance, such as filing, printing, scanning, archiving, and organizing financial records. Assist in the implementation and improvement of financial systems, controls and processes Perform other ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks as assigned by the Programmes Accountant & Finance Manager or designee Provide support to field staff on financial policies, procedures, and systems Foster a culture of financial accountability and transparency within the organization

Essential Desirable

Education, qualifications & other knowledge CPA (Intermediate Level) Projects Management; Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant field Office Administration skills

Experience

At least 1 years of experience in project/fund / NGO accounting At least 1 years’ experience in accounts/finance At least 1 years of experience in bookkeeping Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Experience in administrative work

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Skills & abilities

Computer literacy, including experience with excel & word processing and spreadsheets. Strong analytical, presentation, communication and problem-solving skills.

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