Finance Assistant

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

Mercy Corps Job Description

Summary: Assist in financial management, processing payment transactions, and maintaining accurate financial records in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: Prepare bank payment vouchers, check-signers or bank authorizers for review and signature, record payment vouchers daily, and prepare cheques or wire transfer requests.
  • Safeguarding: Actively learn about safeguarding, integrate it into work, and practice the values of Mercy Corps.
  • Filing & Archiving: File all bank vouchers, maintain voucher filing system, and ensure quality control of financial documents.
  • Tax: Support Finance Officer with processing of withholding VAT and withholding tax.
  • Security: Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies.
  • Organizational Learning: Commit 5% of time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps.
  • Accountability to Beneficiaries: Support all efforts toward accountability to beneficiaries and international standards.

Requirements:

  • Qualifications: Degree in accounting or relevant business field, CPA II or other relevant accounting qualification, and at least one year experience in accounting.
  • Skills: Familiarity with major international donor rules, non-profit accounting, computerized accounting software, MS Office programs, and excellent oral and written English skills.

Reports to: Finance Coordinator-Nairobi

Works with: Country Finance Team, Program teams, and Regional Teams

Key Experience: 1 year experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or cashiering, including experience with double-entry accounting, preferably in an international NGO


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