Refugee Consortium of Kenya Finance Officer Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose:
Responsible for donor management including budgeting, accountability and reporting, maintaining cash controls, posting accounting entries, maintaining accounts and ensuring proper implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinate development of budgets during proposal development and grants application.
Management of RCK assets; ensuring Asset register is updated and the organization’s assets are used efficiently, insured and disposed as per the organization’s policies.
Ensure that RCK master budget is up to date.
Verify all supporting documents for authenticity before entering them in the accounting software system.
Posting of Journals as directed by the Director of Finance & Administration.
Relieve other Finance Officers including the field staff while on leave.
Will be in charge of managing staff imprest.
Support organization audits including for donor projects.
Support office logistics and administration work.
Support HR in ensuring staff contracts are up to date and documents are available for
verification.
Support procurement officer including relieving the office bearer.
Assist in other general duties as allocated by the supervisor.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounts, Finance, or related course from a recognized university
Qualified Accountant (CPA).
2 years’ experience with a similar size organization in industry, or from practice.
Knowledge and experience in use of accounting software packages
Experience working with I-tax, NHIF byproduct, and the NSSF portal
Proven experience in a fund-based accounting work
Working knowledge MS Office with an intermediate level of knowledge of Excel
An ability to write clear and concise reports; very good spoken and written English
Behavioral Competencies:
Work on their own initiative and within the larger finance/ISD team
High level of honesty, integrity and sense of confidentiality
Initiative, excellent organizational ability, with attention to details and accuracy
Show the desire for new and challenging tasks.
Excellent people skills
Ability to work within deadlines
Good team player.
How to Apply
To submit your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating
expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last supervisor and their email contacts.
Send your application to: The Recruitment Committee,
Subject Line: “Application for Finance Officer – Nairobi”
Email: “[email protected]”
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