Finance Assistant at Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Finance Officer, the role holder will assist in checking and verification of financial documents, preparation of payments, processing of transactions, preparation of reconciliations, postings in the financial system, and audit.

Qualification and competences:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or a related field, from a recognized institution.
• A CPA Part 2.
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience with progressive responsibility in a busy finance set up.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.
• A proficient user of advanced Excel and use of QuickBooks or any other ERP.
• Self-confidence/ independence, positive attitude and team spirit.
• Good communication, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, highest level of integrity and professionalism.
• High level of confidentiality, attention to detail, flexible, adoptive and ability to work under no/minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Enthusiastic, decisive, pragmatic, and a dynamic hands-on individual with a sense of urgency and thoroughness.