Finance Officer at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Key Roles & Responsibility.

• Preparing vouchers for payments and checking that all documents are in order
• Bookkeeping and general ledger work in accordance with Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs practices and procedures for financial management
• Payments to suppliers including bank transfers and petty cash management
• Prepare monthly accounts and reconciliations
• Payroll and statutory payments for local staff
• Prepare payments of travel claims for local and expatriate staff
• Other administrative tasks and reporting when necessary
• Assure the above being handled efficiently and in a timely manner in accordance with Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs practices and procedures for financial management
• Liaise closely with all members of staff, including expatriate staff, this requires good interpersonal skills

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors in accounting or other similar education, working towards full ACCA /CIMAG examinations or CPA
• A minimum of 5 years experience, working with bookkeeping, payments and payroll as the main tasks
• Currently/recently working in a role as bookkeeper/ finance officer, or in a similar role in the private sector, NGO or in an international organisation
• Knowledge of payroll and statutory payments
• Taking initiative, being driven and organised are essential qualities to succeed in the role
• Proficiency in basic MS Office programs: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel

Other essential qualifications

• Excellent command of English, both written and oral skills
• Problem solver, excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Being an effective team player and good communicator
• Being discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity
• Strong work ethic, showing punctuality and working according to sharp deadlines
• Passionate and committed learner, ability to learn, adapt to new guidelines, reach and report on agreed results

Added advantages:

• Knowledge of tax legislation and other statuary payments in Kenya

What to expect as an employee;

• Medical Insurance + Pension benefits (subject to 5 years employment)
• 28 days of annual leave
• Gym allowance
• Competitive remuneration