Finance Officer, 6 Months Maternity Cover at Action Aid

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.