Senior Finance Officer ( Marsabit) at The Strategies for Northern Development

Key Competence

• University degree in Commerce (BCOM), BBA, BBM, or other related fields. Specialized in Finance or Accounting.
• Holder of CPAK/ACCA
• Membership in a recognized professional accountancy body such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Certified Public Accounts (ICPAK) added advantage.
• Have proven financial management experience of a minimum of 5 years in Local/INGOs.
• Be able to work under pressure as may be required;
• Be a team player
• Be self-driven and able to work within tight deadlines and report on multiple projects.
• Well conversant with the accounting system e.g., Quick book, ERP Pentasoft
• Excellent in computer packages especially excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Previous work experience in ASAL is an asset.

Roles and Responsibilities

Purpose of this position: The role of the Finance Officer involves providing financial and administrative support to the organization.

He/she is responsible for maintaining sound financial and accounting systems and controls for the organization.

The role entails performing day-to-day financial accounting tasks, including, processing payments, filing, and document retrieval.

Other Roles and Responsibilities:

• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
• Prepare balance sheets
• Oversee the preparation of all financial statements, invoices as required
• Ensure accounts payables and accounts receivables are performed accurately and timely
• Update internal systems with financial data
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Reconcile bank statements
• Participate in financial audits
• Track bank deposits and payments
• Assist in budget preparation and ensure all expenses are within the assigned project budget
• Review and implement financial policies
• Ensure data integrity in all financial reporting
• Perform financial analysis and management tasks
• Review financial paperwork and procedures and make appropriate changes
• Undertake other duties as required