Finance Officer at Windle Trust Kenya

Location: Kakuma

Contract Term: Full-time, 8-month contract with possibility for extension

Ref: FO/09/2021

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Finance Officer (FO) is responsible for provision of support services and the full spectrum of financial management and accounting.

The key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring financial systems and procedures are in place and followed in accordance with internal policies
• Consolidation of accounts and preparation of financial reports
• Timely update of financial records and the general ledger and budget tracking
• Preparing payment vouchers and assist in preparation of financial reports
• Ensuring clear internal audit trails, external audit support,
• Actively involved in budgeting and development of account systems and procedures
• Safe custody of all financial data

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) or Bachelor of Business Administration from a recognized university
• A holder of CPA (K) or ACCA
• Three years’ financial experience
• Must be a member of a professional body (ICPAK/ACCA) and of good standing
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel software
• Good interpersonal skills
• High levels of integrity, patience, cross cultural sensitivity and adaptability
• Strong analytical skills with ability to set priorities, complete work with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines