Finance Assistant
Reporting To: Finance Manager
Staff Reporting: None
Base Location: Moyale
Established in 1984 in the UK,
Islamic Relief is an international NGO seeking to promote sustainable economic
and social development by working with local communities through relief and
development activities. We aim to help the needy regardless of race, religion
or gender.
Division/Purpose
International Programme Department
is:
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To contribute to the process of
global poverty alleviation and
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Strengthen Islamic Relief (IR) global
work through the provision of technical support in cooperation with regional
desks and support units.
Department/Purpose
Kenya program is:
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To contribute to the poverty
alleviation in Kenya and
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To strengthen IR Kenya office through
the provision of technical and managerial support.
Job Purpose
To assist in finance related tasks in
line with agreed and accepted IR financial practices and procedures.
Key Objectives
To maintain the petty cash, prepare
vouchers, record transactions and petty cash reconciliation, get approval and
maintain filing.
Responsibilities
Payments
·
Preparation of and vouching of
transaction supporting documentations as required by Islamic Relief procedures.
·
Writing of cheques
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Issuing cheques to suppliers.
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Ensure all transactions are
adequately supported prior to payment.
·
Ensure that all vouchers are well
approved
Bank
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Reconciling Banks for Moyale Office
and also keep updated record for the bank account.
Recording
·
Recording of petty cash transactions
and cash book maintenance. Ensure reconciliation of the petty cash balance
daily and to get it approved by the finance officer.
Reporting
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Preparation of monthly field reports
and submits to the finance manager.
·
Preparation of monthly funds request
and submit to the Country office.
Filling
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Maintenance of the financial filing,
and ensuring that copies are maintained at the end of each project and ensuring
adequate archiving.
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Perform any other duties as requested
by his/her line manager subject to comply and not conflict with the above.
·
Ensure that all necessary documents
are appropriately filled.
Qualifications
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Bachelor in Business management
(finance option) or related field
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At least 3 year experience in
procurement management in NGO set-up
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Effective IT Skills (Word &
Excel).
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Communication, tact and negotiation
skills.
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Problem solving.
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Flexible and patient.
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Fluent in Written and spoken English.
Personal requirements
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Ability to cope with stress, and live
in environment with very basic living condition
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Very strong interpersonal skills:
strong communication and diplomatic skills
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Flexibility to respond to changing
nature of humanitarian context and operational difficulties
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Excellent analytical skills,
observation and analysis capacity
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Ability to plan ahead and output oriented
(pro-active)
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Ability to adhere to deadlines and
respect line management
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Readiness to commit and adhere to the
values, mission and vision of IR Kenya
How to Apply
If you are reliable, service minded,
discreet, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong
commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the
application pack from our website www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/ and
forward the completed form to recruitment@irworldwide.org on or before the closing date.