Finance Assistant at Shining Hope For Communities

Position Objectives and Responsibilities

• Auditing expense reports in SAP system ensuring sufficient information is provided, allocations are correct and amounts are controlled.
• Follow up all cash advances to ensure they are accounted for within a week
• Ensure all expense reports are adequately supported with source documents(attached) and originals filed.
• Post MPESA payments on SAP ensuring relevant fields are completed for easy reporting and consequently pay via MPESA
• Perform daily reconciliation of posted transactions verses actual payments from MPESA.
• Receive and track all project incomes
• Process supplier down payments and follow up documentation
• Aid in filing statutory returns.
• Provide support during annual audits by external auditors.

Academic qualification

• Diploma in Finance or Accounting

Professional Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounting – CPA K is an added advantage

Other requirements (unique/job specific)

• 2 years’ experience in the finance department
• A working understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations

Functional Skills

• Documenting facts
• Checking things
• Articulating information
• Producing output
• Excellent analytical skills

Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Upholding standards
• Following procedures
• Team work