Finance Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council

Finance Assistant (Kenyan Nationals Only)
Application deadline: 23/10/2019
Town / city: Nairobi
Webcruiter ID: 4140864748
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability.

These attitudes and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships.
The Finance Assistant is responsible for day-to-day financial accounting tasks at the Kenya Country office.
Duties and responsibilities
·         Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
·         Assist with the implementation of the support function portfolio according to plan of action
·         Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
·         Ensure proper filing of documents
·         Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function
·         Record all cash movements and undertake periodic cash counts
·         Assist in bank accounts and cashboxes reconciliations
·         Follow up on advances and refunds
·         Prepare and arrange for bank withdrawals and transfers and present for verification
·         Verify all invoices, vouchers and receipts and supporting documents and enter in the system as appropriate
·         Make all approved payments and upload all the support documents in Agresso
·         Maintain accurate financial and accounting files and transactions
·         Maintain proper filling system for all financial and accounting documents
·         Prepare periodic financial reports and submit for review
·         In liaison with the Field Finance Assistants make payments on behalf of the Area offices.
Qualifications
·         Diploma in Finance/Accounting
·         Certified Public Accountant level II
·         Experience from working with accounting in a humanitarian/recovery context
·         Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
·         Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
·         Knowledge about own skills/profile
·         Some knowledge of English
Personal qualities
·         Planning and delivering results
·         Working with people
·         Analyzing
·         Handling insecure environments Integrity
We can offer
Duty station: Nairobi
Contract period is one year with possibility of extension.
Salary / benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
CLICK HERE to apply online.
*Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position*