Careers at World Vision Kenya

Key Responsibilities 

Risk Support & Forecasting (50%)

• Assist in identifying business weaknesses and economic trends that could hurt the company.
• Risk Register Management: Tracking daily risk events, updating scores, and ensuring no lapse in control goes unnoticed.
• Forecasting

Compliance & "Rules" Monitoring (30%)

• System Maintenance: Keeping the compliance software/databases clean and updated.
• Learning and monitoring local laws and international standards to ensure the MFI doesn't get fined or penalized.
• Reporting: Drafting the first versions of periodic reports for management and regulators.

Audit & Process Improvement (10%)

• The Follow-Up: Creating checklists to make sure other departments actually fixed the issues the auditors found.
• Policy Review: Reading through company policies to spot "loopholes" where things could go wrong.

Training & Documentation (10%)

• Knowledge Sharing: Helping organize training sessions to teach other staff how to stay compliant.
• Ensuring every policy, procedure, and control document is current, organized, and easy to find.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications Education,

• Bachelor's degree/Diploma in finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field.
• Sound knowledge of risk management principles, compliance frameworks, and regulatory requirements. 
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess risks, conduct root-cause analysis, and propose solutions. 
•  Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work effectively, and meet deadlines. 
•  Proficient in using MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Professional certifications in risk management or compliance (e.g., CRCM, CRM, CFE) are desirable but not mandatory. 
• Previous experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry or microfinance sector and Familiarity with microfinance industry regulations and best practices is a plus.

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Key Responsibilities 

Payment Processing 

• Process bank & M-Pesa payments, including business floats, statutory payments, invoices, and staff wages accurately.
• Verify supplier invoices, ETR receipts, and LPOs.

Payroll Administration 

• Review payroll adjustments and reports.
• Process payroll transactions and post monthly payroll journals.

Cash Flow Management 

• Monitor daily bank balances and maintain cash flow reports.
• Manage short-term cash requirements and inter-bank transfers.

Bank Reconciliation 

• Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting records.

General Ledger & Month-End Close 

• Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.
• Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and post end-of-month journals.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare statutory tax returns/payments (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, excise duty).
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Reporting Support 

• Prepare funded project reports and monitor budgets.
• Generate management reports.
• Ensure proper safe custody management.

Any other Duties assigned or delegated 

• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 3
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Administration, Accounting or Finance

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel
• Understanding of tax, payroll, and statutory compliance concepts
• Exposure to bank reconciliation & financial reporting

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Time management and ability to support deadlines (improve TAT)
• Integrity and professionalism
• Good communication and teamwork