Habitat for Humanity International is looking to add a Finance Assistant who is well-versed in accounting principles and has great attention to detail to our team in Nairobi Kenya. The Finance Assistant will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the organization’s finances.The Finance Assistant will provide support to the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS), manage daily accounting tasks and provide TCIS grant support to our regional finance department. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare financial transactions related to office and project expenditures – ensure proper coding and approvals with special focus on transactions related to TCIS
Support budget management of TCIS grants
Support GCDR in reporting for TCIS grants
Verify supporting documentation, ensure reconciliation with approved contracts
Maintain an effective filing system for financial transactions
Review and process travel & expense reports, follow up on employee advances
Assist the Senior accountant with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements Assist with preparation and coordination of the audit process
Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting or related field
At least 2-3 years of work experience in finance or accounting
Good understanding of financial and accounting policies, standards and associated regulatory issues
Work experience with INGOs would be an advantage
Good communication skills (both written and oral) in English
Technical accounting skills and understanding of accounting software
Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel
Good analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and determination to meet deadlines
Honesty and strong ethics are required to be successful in this position
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn – open to learning new ways of doing things
Professional attitude towards work
Pro-active and results oriented
Friendly, customer service orientation
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