Finance Officer, 6 Months Maternity Cover

DURATION – 6 MONTHS MATERNITY COVER
Local terms and conditions of employment will apply
We are now looking for a Finance Officer with in-depth understanding and experience of financial and management accounting procedures. If you are ready to take on a CV enhancing role that will use your talents and develop your skills; look no further than this position at ActionAid International.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Ensuring financial integrity of the Nairobi GS office
Making payments to suppliers in line with the agreed policies and procedures
Ensuring that supplier invoice and payment information is accounted for in accurately and timely manner
Managing petty cash
Preparing banking instructions, letters or forms to effect money transfer/payments etc
Performing bank reconciliations and follow up reconciling items promptly
Processing the local payroll correctly
Maintaining the Fixed Assets register
Performing balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting budget holders in analysis and updating information
Handling staff claims and expenses
Coordinating and organizing for Hub Audits
Ensuring compliance with national regulatory and statutory requirements.

Desired qualifications

Tertiary level qualification in Finance
Proficient English: Can speak and write as well as a native adult of the language
Ability to work in a multicultural context/ environment, engage in social justice activism/advocacy and demonstrate innovative practices
Good experience in a financial or management accounting environment
Proven track record of control account management
Commitment to ActionAid’s vision, mission, values and ways of working.

If you meet this description and wish to make a big impact, please visit AAI website.
Due to high volumes of applications received, we can only correspond with short listed applicants. ActionAid International promotes diversity and welcomes applications from all section of the community.