Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field; Be a holder of at least CPA II (Sec 3/4) certification or equivalent. (Updated membership of relevant professional body e.g. ICPAK will be an added advantage)
  
• MUST be a mature born-again Christian with a supporting verifiable testimony. Be above 26 years of age.
  
• MUST have at least 2 years of progressive work experience in a busy accounting, procurement, and administration role preferably in a community-based organization or other relevant institution.
  
• Good working knowledge of Kenyan finance laws and donor-funded project requirements. Strong accounting knowledge, procurement procedures, and financial reporting.
  
• Capacity to interpret financial data and identify variances.
  
• MUST have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the relevant government authorities.
  
• Proficient in MS Office especially MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint
  
• Excellent knowledge of accounting software preferably QuickBooks.
  
• Be able to perform well under minimum supervision and occasionally demanding circumstances
  
• Excellent communication skills (internal and external) in both written and spoken English, Swahili, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Able to set priorities and work under pressure for meeting deadlines
  
• Have an enthusiastic approach to work, ability to perform under minimum supervision, pressure and demanding circumstances
  
• MUST be flexible, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player.
  
• Have good attention to detail, planning/organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines
  

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Accountant in all aspects of the day-to-day accounting function such as cashflow management, reporting and audit (both internal &external) in accordance with statutory laws, donor guidelines, and organizational policies.
  
• Process all assigned financial transactions in the accounting software i.e. QuickBooks and Reconciliation of all bank and cash accounts on a monthly basis.
  
• Coordinate office administrative functions including office supplies, utilities, maintenance, transport, logistics, insurance cover renewals, service contracts, meeting logistics, and staff welfare procurement to ensure efficient organizational operations.
  
• Collaborate with program teams to understand procurement needs and align them with budgets cost-effectively.
  
• Support operations and compliance of the procurement committees at each project centre, Coordinate vendor selection, tendering, and contract administration.
  
• In collaboration with the Senior Accountant, process supplier and contractor payments in line with approved budgets.
  
• Maintain accurate asset registers, coordinate asset acquisitions, transfers and disposals, and oversee periodic stock counts.
  
• Prepare timely finance, procurement and administrative reports to support management decision-making.
  
• Support the Management in maintaining effective working relationships with suppliers, partners and other stakeholders.
  
• Support the implementation of internal controls to safeguard financial, procurement and administrative processes
  
• Support cost-effective restocking and procurement at all times.
  
• Support HR & Senior Accountant in procurement of staff welfare services (medical insurance, WIBA, pension, payroll-related contracts etc).
  
• Build strong viable working relationships with other organizational locations and departments.
  
• Other related duties as may be assigned.