Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Job description
The purpose of Finance
assistant position is to assist in the day to day implementation of the finance
functions responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Generic responsibilities (max 10)
- 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
Specific responsibilities
Provide day to day
financial accounting of all the financial transactions in compliance with NRC
financial policies and procedures:
- 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
- Review
and Send monthly vouchers to the Nairobi office
- Assist
in preparation of financial reports, budgets and budget monitoring for
projects
- Review
the monthly payroll for incentives staff.
- Participate
Monthly BVAs meetings with the program and support team.
- Support
project staff in financial matters.
Qualifications
Professional competencies
These are skills,
knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.
Generic professional competencies:
- Experience
from working as a Finance Officer/Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery
context
- Previous
experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented
results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Excellent
knowledge of English
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
- Degree
in Finance/Accounting
- Certified
Public Accountant level II
- Minimum
of 3 years relevant experience.
- Office
administration skills
- Interpersonal
skills
- Computer
skills with exposure to accounting systems
- Good
communication skills
- Accurate
and keen to detail
Behavioral competencies (max 6)
These are personal
qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s
Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for
this position:
- Handling
insecure environment
- Planning
and delivering results
- Empowering
and building trust
- Communicating
with impact and respect
How to apply
*Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for
this position*