Interim Finance & Payroll Officer at Oxfam

Who we’re looking for

• Appropriate accounting qualification supported by membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered or Certified Accounting body) or demonstratable experience of a similar role
• Experience in Financial Accounting and Financial Operations – including strong understanding of bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, posting of payroll and invoices and solutions-focused customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Kenya’s Statutory, applicable laws/ taxation, regulation, payroll management, and prevalent practices in International NGO sector. Although full training will be provided.
• Significant experience with an ERP finance system, preferably Dynamics 365
• High levels of computer literacy with advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• A high level of self-motivation and ability to work with limited supervision and deliver outcomes in a timely way.
• Able to work on own initiative, under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Shows evidence of high level of planning skills and working understanding of project cycle.
• Proven analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English- – including excellent attention to detail to enable the delivery of accurate outcomes.

What we offer

• This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to the smooth running of our Nairobi Finance team.
• At Oxfam, we believe that every aspect of our work can lead to a positive outcome. If you have the same opinion, together with the ability to meet the challenges involved, this role offers scope for immense personal fulfilment – as well as outstanding opportunities to develop your career