Temporary Finance Assistant
Job Description
PATH is a global nonprofit
dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience
forging multisector partnerships, and with expertise in science, economics,
technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales
up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges.
PATH Kenya is seeking a
temporary Finance Assistant based in Nairobi Kenya, to support the finance
function of the Nairobi office. This role will be for a period of three (3)
months and will report to the Finance Manager. This role will support Accounts
Payable execution, transaction processing, financial data validation, financial
data entry and projects support.
Duties And
Responsibilities
- Ensure
all Accounts Payables are treated in line with PATH policy and project
guidelines.
- Liaise
with project teams to ensure timely and accurate closure of project
payment requests.
- Check
and validate payment requests and invoices ensuring appropriate supporting
documentation for audit trail.
- Perform
accurate data entry in the ERP in accordance with GAAP and PATH policy.
- Prepare
payments and ensure accurate banking entries.
- Perform
delegated bank roles in alignment with PATH policy.
- Ensure
financial transactions are recorded in line with PATH policy.
- Reconcile
all suppliers’ statements with ERP ledger balance records and close any
discrepancies.
- Provide
support for DA1 forms delivery to US Embassy. Provide support for any
follow up actions.
- Support
in audit by retrieval of documents.
- Liaise
closely with the Nairobi office Finance officer.
Required Experience
- Professional
accountancy qualification (Certified Public Accountants – CPA, Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA, or equivalent membership of a
recognized professional accountancy organization in good standing).
- Demonstrated
experience with Enterprise Resource Planning software. Hands on experience
in Business World software will be an added advantage.
- Ability
to work effectively with the project teams
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English.
- Immediate
availability required.
How to Apply
Must have legal
authorization to work in Kenya.