Finance Assistant

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within an NGO or development organization.
  
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
  
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles, internal controls, and donor financial compliance.
  
• Experience with donor-funded project financial reporting is an added advantage.
  
• Strong organizational and documentation skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
  
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability in handling financial data.
  
• Familiarity with the local context in Turkana County or other pastoralist areas is desirable
  

• Support day-to-day financial transactions including data entry, cash disbursements, and bank reconciliations.
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensure timely posting into accounting systems.
  
• Prepare payment vouchers, process supplier invoices, and verify supporting documentation in line with APaD’s financial policies.
  
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports, including reconciliations and budget versus actual expenditure analysis.
  
• Maintain proper and systematic filing of financial documents for audit and compliance purposes.
  
• Process and monitor staff advances, travel claims, and liquidations in a timely and accountable manner.
  
• Ensure compliance with procurement and financial procedures in the processing of payments.
  
• Support the collation of financial documents and reports required for donor reporting and audits.
  
• Manage petty cash transactions, including disbursements, replenishment, and reconciliation.
  
• Provide administrative and logistical support related to finance and office operations as needed.