With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities

Financial Planning/Budgeting

Review purchase requests and payment requisitions against approved budgetsPrint and file all approved budgets

Financial accountability/reporting

Prepare payment for project and ensure data are uploaded and posted in sunsystem;Participate in monthly field financial review meetings at cluster level and support the accountant in implementation of the plan of action. Ensure fuel and ecocash reconciliation are dome on monthly basisPrint and file all minutes for FFR proceedings

Risk Management

Retrieve and submit all required financial documents to the accountant during the internal and external audits.Participate in the review of  cluster MWRAPs on finance related  issues and support the implementation of mitigating controlsPrepare all transactions in line with established internal controlsMaintain fixed assets register for the project

Stores management

Prepare all stores receipt and issue notes for review the accountant in line with the established standards.Update all stores records such as bin cards, stock cards, stores ledger among others on weekly basis.Notify management on re order levels for stores.Prepare monthly stores report/ inventory report for review by the accountantFile documents promptly and securely for easy retrieval.

Cash Management

Pay cash to staff and other stakeholders in a timely manner and as per policies and finance regulations

Disbursements

Prepare timely payments of suppliers and staff Code accurately all transactions for accuracy Establish a proper filing system for all financial transactionsSupport all transactions adequately with required backup documents before payment is made

Other Competencies/Attributes:

Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:  Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

Minimum Qualification required: Bachelor Degree in  Accounting, Finance or Business AdministrationExperience:  Minimum 2 years experience as  Assistant Accountant/Finance AssistantPreferred: Minimum 2 years experience as Finance Assistant/Assistant accountant in an INGO with experience in mobile money process,Technical Skills & Abilities:Very good computer skills in Excel & Sun-systems software.Demonstrated ability in supervisionExperience in managing donor fundsWorking knowledge of Grants operations, finance services and practicesGood planning and organizational skillsCustomer service approach using tact and diplomacy in dealing with staff-related to work environment needsAbility to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and partnersAbility to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only