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  • Posted: Feb 25, 2019
    Deadline: Mar 3, 2019
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    Finn Church Aid - Action for Human Dignity Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish development cooperation organisation and the second largest provider of humanitarian assistance. We operate in 15 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political conviction...
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    Finance Assistant

    Duty Station: Kakuma/ Kalobeyei

    Reports to: Program Coordinator

    Primary Purpose

    The Finance Assistant will facilitate the efficient and effective financial operation of FCA field office. He/She will ensure compliance with FCA rules and regulations alongside donor policies, procedures, guidelines and rules.

    She/he will seek and receive policy guidance/ instructions and support from Finance and administration Manager in Nairobi and Project Coordinator in their respective area of responsibilities.

    Tasks and Duties

    • Implement financial policies and procedures in accordance with FCA Policies.
    • Makes all payments, process approved payments of supplier / service provider invoices on the basis of complete documentation for bank and cash.
    • Makes/ responsible for all field cash transactions, physically makes payments in the field /or follow up closely on proper accountabilities for all field cash expenditures
    • Prepares Payment Vouchers for all payments.
    • Ensure that all advances are appropriately accounted for within reasonable time and that any travel advances are made in line with the FCA financial regulations
    • Accurately prepare the necessary documents, compile source documents and submit complete documentation to the Finance Office daily for postings of all the paid transactions in the cash book.
    • Establish the cash requirements, and maintain adequate cash levels and related cash controls
    • Responsible for banking activities
    • Ensure the safeguarding of all available funds under her control
    • Take part in procurement of goods/services and ensure adherence to FCA/Donor procedures and accounting for the said transactions.
    • Scanning of vouchers and supporting documents and sees that proper filing is done in accordance with donor requirements.
    • Maintain financial files (physical and soft copies) and records

    Qualifications

    • University degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, Business Administration or other closely related field in INGOs
    • Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with varied cultures and professional backgrounds with minimal supervision.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills
    • Excellent knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
    • Possess strong analytical and conceptual skills.
    • Proven Administration, Accountancy and management skills
    • Fluent in written and spoken English.
    • Proven commitment to accountable practices.
    • Knowledge of working in challenging environments.
    • Knowledge of Quickbooks

    Method of Application

    All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed application letter and curriculum Vitae to: recruitment.esaro@kua.fi stating the vacancy job title in the subject line

    Deadline for receiving applications is 3rd March 2019

    FCA will only contact short- listed applicants.

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