Finance & Administration Officer Job in Kenya

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid.

Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations.

FCA is looking for a

Finance & Administration Officer

The Finance Officer together with current finance team will ensure that a professional level finance, administration and operations support is maintained in the Nairobi office.

The Finance Officer will report to Regional Finance and Administration Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:
  • Process payments as per FCA procedures.
  • Support in administrative tasks.
  • Ensure timely and accurate Reporting.
  • Support in audit coordination.
  • Ensure recording, safeguard of FCA assets.
  • Post financial data in Quick books.
  • Prepare Reconciliations.
  • Ensure systematic and proper Records keeping and filing.
  • Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Competence and Personal Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration /accounting
  • Full CPA/ACCA Qualifications.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, financial background in the NGO sector is preferable.
  • Proactive individual focused on system and reporting improvements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal, strong analytical skills, attention to details and accuracy, including ability to efficiently take up multiple tasks under pressure and tight deadlines.
  • Excellent hands on experience in Quick books, word and Excel.
  • Willingness to travel within the region.


Interested candidates should submit their application by 12th February 2014 to recruitment.esaro@kua.fi