Finance Assistant at Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA)

Location and Duration of Position: 1-year contract renewable up to project commencement. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing of Payment vouchers and cheque

• Maintaining accurate records of all the fixed assets / inventory monthly

• Review all staff travel advances & reimbursements.

• Review procurement documents to ensure appropriate bidding following the procurement policy.

• Prepare petty cash expenses and supporting documents for review, ensuring compliance. Verifying petty cash expenses and supporting documents from all MEDA Kenya offices.

• Prepare vehicle mileage / analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports.

• Assist with collecting financial information for the monthly, quarterly and annual budget

• Assist with the implementation of the audit plan & ensure all documents are in order

• Submit monthly financial retirement reports of advances allowed, with legitimate receipts and expense approvals.

• Participate in financial review of counter-part partners as and when requested.

• Any other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications;

• University degree in Accounting or business related field.

• CPA certification-CPAK Certified Accountant.

• At least six years of experience working at a similar role, with at least 3 years in a donor funded project.

• Advanced use of MS office packages, and database management tools.

• Exposure to accounting software, and ability to learn quickly on the job.

• Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith, values, mission and purpose.