Finance/ HR Assistant Job in Kenya

Finance/ HR Assistant

Work Location: Dagahaley Refugee Camp

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 3 months contract with possible extension.

Application deadline:  22nd of JANUARY 2023

MSF is launching the recruitment process for the position of FINANCE/HR ASSISTANT for emergency response in Dagahaley.

The selected candidate will be reporting to the HR Manager.

Main Purpose

Execute administrative tasks and do follow up of project accountancy, according to administration manager’s indications and MSF procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources.

Accountabilities

  • Execute administrative and legal related tasks, under supervision of the HR Manager, checking payroll calculations and updating personal files in order to ensure accuracy, compliance and on time payments.
  • Implement cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security and ensure cash availability.

  • Prepare employment contracts in conformity with legal requirements including specific amendments, when necessary, in order to ensure local labour and fiscal law compliance.
  • Enter data into the HR database and personal files and keep them up to date in order to facilitate HR processes management.
  • Update Social security & Tax office employee files in order to meet legal requirements and duties.
  • Draw up monthly pay slips for all staff, editing and updating the necessary data, in order to ensure the punctuality and accuracy of staff payroll.
  • Draw up the final pay slip and employment certificate at the end of a contract in order to meet legal requirements while defending MSF’s interests.
  • Assist the administration manager in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to ensure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
  • Process the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the administration manager of any sort of disparity.
  • Carry out all accounting tasks and activities in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
  • Make all administrative information available to the staff (posting, meetings, etc.)
  • Classify and prepare all accounting pieces as requested by the Administration Manager.
  • File the accounting documents and enter the accounting pieces in the accounting software, with the support from the HR Manager and/or the Accounting Manager (ACMA).
  • Support the HR Manager in translating documents into local language. Assists the Administration Manager in meetings upon request.

Requirements

Education

  • Desirable finance, business or administration related diploma.

Experience

  • Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.
  • Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

Languages

  • Mission language (English) and local language (Kiswahili/Somali) essential

Knowledge

  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

  • Results and Quality Orientation
  • Team work and Cooperation
  • Behavioural Flexibility
  • Commitment to MSF Principles
  • Stress Management

If you meet the above requirements, please provide all the document required :

  • CV
  • Cover letter
  • Diploma, certificates
  • ID Card

And submit your application through the the link below

OR

In the dedicated application mail box in DAGAHALEY MSF OFFICE . Please mark the enveloppe with: 

“Fin/HR Assistant – JAN 2023” to:

HR Department

MSF Dagahaley refugee camp
Deadline for submisison of applications 22nd of JANUARY 2023

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We apologize that due to the volume of application we receive only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

(MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/recruitment or training fee)