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Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict.
Department Summary
The Mercy Corps Finance Department is responsible for all financial functions in Nairobi, including accounting, payments and banking, payroll, budgeting, financial reporting, and grant financial management and compliance. The Mercy Corps Finance Department ensures compliance with donor regulations as well as Mercy Corps’ internal policies and procedures. In its role as a support to the Program Department, the Finance Department provides timely reports and assistance to the Country Director and the Program team to ensure that financial resources are used efficiently and effectively.
General Position Summary
Working in the Finance Department under the direction of the Senior Finance Officer/Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant will assist in the processing and recording of payment transactions in timely and accurate manner to support the program team activities.
Responsibilities
Financial management
Filing & Archiving
Tax
Payroll
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
Success Factors
A successful Finance Assistant will be a strong team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills. S/he will have knowledge on the application of best practices in basic financial management and knowledge of financial management software. S/he will be flexible, thorough have the ability to pay attention to details, proactively solve problems, follow procedures, meet deadlines, and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a Cover Letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor). Please do not attach any certificates. Applications should be sent to: ke-hrkenya@mercycorps.org on or before 6th October, 2019. The email subject line must clearly indicate the job title for the position.
Applications will be reviewed by the hiring team on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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