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- Closing date
- The listing does not give one. Employers often close early when they have enough applicants, so apply soon.
- Where
- Nairobi, Kenya
- How to apply
- Directly to the employer by email. The address is in the listing below.
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Job Summary
SIF is seeking an Finance Assistant to supports sound financial management, accounting, and archiving for the Kenya and Somalia mission. The Assistant will ensure accurate and timely financial transactions, documentation, and reporting, in line with SIF policies, donor requirements, and Kenyan legislation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
Ensure compliance with SIF financial policies, procedures, SOPs, donor requirements, and applicable tax regulations
Maintain sufficient cash for operations, including petty cash through timely bank withdrawals, and assist with cash withdrawals and movements
Ensure the safe custody and security of the cash box and Finance Safe
Verify cash vouchers and supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, authorization, and compliance before payment
Record cash transactions in the ERP cash books (KES, USD, EUR) and update the Nairobi cash books daily
Monitor staff advances and follow up on timely liquidation with complete supporting documents
Carry out and prepare cash counts and reconciliations (daily, weekly, monthly)
Follow up with other bases on timely cash counts and document submission, and review and reconcile their monthly cash books
Manage the filing and archiving of all Finance documents, in hard copy and electronic formats
Process bank payments in the Finance Officer’s absence, and support bank books and bank reconciliations
Support monthly, biannual, and annual accounting closures
The successful candidate should be qualified in
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BCom/BBM or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting support within an NGO or humanitarian organization
Knowledge of cash management, taxation, and compliance
Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based systems.
Experience with ERP accounting software is an advantage.
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
How to apply
To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume as one single PDF document quoting "Application for Finance Assistant - Nairobi" in the subject line to: apply.ken@sif.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only shortlisted and qualified candidates will be contacted. SIF is an equal opportunity employer.
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