Finance & Administration Officer Job in Kenya

Job Vacancy: Finance & Administration Officer (NGO)

Role Purpose: Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, this role is responsible for the accurate execution of various financial processes and administration.

Key Responsibilities

·         Prepare monthly and annual financial reports for based on the accounting records, maintained by the organization;

·         Assist in budget preparation, monitoring and signals discrepancies and deviations;

·         Support improvement of administrative processes and ensure follow up on administrative issues;

·         Follow up suppliers for invoices for recurrent payments and company drivers. Code the invoices and follow up on any arising questions;

·         Review and update the accounts receivable, prepayments and accounts payable accounts monthly;

·         Participate in audit process by preparing schedules and providing auditors with required documents;

·         Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and liaison with banks;

·         Prepare petty cash returns and replenishment request, and reconcile monthly to the ledger;

·         Review staff travel expense surrender and credit card returns and forward for approval;

·         Update the Fixed Assets register quarterly;

·         Prepare monthly VAT and withholding tax returns for review by F&A Manager and subsequent upload into iTAX;

·         Liaising on a quarterly basis with tax consultants;

·         Advise on adequacy of records for preparation of annual accounts and make recommendations for improvements which they consider necessary;

·         Take due care that the accounts are prepared according to the generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards;

·         Sort and file vouchers;

·         Keep track of suppliers contracts / office procurement ;

·         Contribute to interregional engagement and collaboration by actively supporting our client as a Learning Organisation, by sharing knowledge, sharing experiences with the organisation and fostering own development ;

·         Show commitment to living our client’s values and to transparency and open exchange, generating trust among colleagues; and

·         Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

·         Bachelors degree in a business related field;

·         Must be a CPA finalist;

·         At least 5 years’ experience in a comparable role (Finance, in combination with HR assistant responsibilities, facility management, or other admin tasks);

·         Experience in international and highly professional NGO;

·         High level of accuracy and proactivity to ensure high standards are met;

·         Ability to self-manage, organise and plan effectively;

·         Fluency in English (C1/2); and

·         Solid IT skills (ERP exposure).

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, send your updated CV (Only) to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com by 14th December 2020.

Clearly indicate the job title.

Remember to quote your expected salary in your CV.

**Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted one week**