Finn Church Aid (FCA) is
the largest Finnish international aid organization. We operate in 13 countries,
where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of
their religious beliefs, ethnic background, or political convictions. FCA work
is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and
freedom, and FCA’s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination, and
responsibility.
FCA Kenya is looking for
competent person to fill the following position
POSITION : FINANCE OFFICER
REPORTS TO : FINANCE &
ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
DUTY STATION : NAIROBI
Primary Purpose
To ensure that FCA Finance
procedures are implemented and compliance of rules and regulations alongside
with donor policies, procedures and guidelines.
Main tasks
- Overall
quality control of FCA’s finance management
- General
support in administration/ payroll administration
- Capacity
building of Finance Assistants/Interns
- Review
supporting documents for completion and accuracy
- Recording
financial transactions in Unit 4
- Reconcile
balance sheet accounts
- Support
FAM in spot checks, internal and external audits
Special tasks
- Responsible
for all day to day transaction processing for all country program payments
(initiation of bank payments/transfers).
- Record
accounting transactions, including coding of payment vouchers in UNIT4.
- Check
and verify the documents submitted for payment if approved by line manager
and related staff before handing them over to the Finance Assistant for
preparation of payment vouchers.
- Review
and compute travel claims, imprest accounts and verify authenticity of the
supporting documents provided
- Ensure
that all advances are appropriately accounted for within reasonable time
and that any travel advances are made in line with the FCA financial
regulations.
- Payroll
administration via AREN system – ensure salaries are accurate and paid on
time; and that staff receive payslips and annual reports as required
- Assist
Finance manager in facilitation of internal and external audit procedures
as required
- Other
tasks may be given by the Finance Manager related to the position upon
mutual consultation
Competence, experience,
skills, knowledge needed
- University
degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, Business Administration or
other closely related field ACCA II or CPA II
- Ability
to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with varied cultures and
professional backgrounds with minimal supervision.
- Excellent
knowledge in preparing major international donor reports.
- Possess
strong analytical and conceptual skills.
- Proven
management skills
- Fluent
in written and spoken English.
- Proven
commitment to accountable practices.
- Knowledge
of working in challenging environments.
- Good
communication and interpersonal skills
- Minimum
4-5 years of experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge
and working experience in ERP system. Experience with other computerized
accounting packages will be an added advantage.
Interested applications
should send a cover letter and a CV to: recruitment.esaro@kua.fi
Deadline for receiving
applications is 10th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Please do not attach academic
documents when you apply online
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN
URGENT RECRUITMENT. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND SHORT LISTING WILL BE
DONE ON A ROLLING BASIS AND IF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS IDENTIFIED BEFORE THE
DEADLINE DATE, FCA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
Finn Church Aid is
committed to keeping children safe at all times & all levels of its program
operations, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection
of children from all forms of abuses. Employment is subject to our Child
protection standards, adherence to Child Safeguarding Policy including
background checks.
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