Finance Assistant at Save the Children

Finance Assistant at Save the Children – Save the Children Kenya Job Details

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: 

 Regional Office 

• Perform invoice reconciliation and ensure all invoices are properly checked for completeness, accuracy, budget codes etc.
• Prepare payment runs for review and approval in TM5. Ensure Tm5 payments are approved by the bank signatories in due course.
• Provide payment support services for the procurement CO medical supplies (outside ProSave). Review all medical supplies purchase packs to ensure completeness
• Prepare and post vouchers for the purchases of medical supplies.
• Prepare bank payment upload files including payroll for the bank signatories’ approval
• Process travel advances and TER reports
• Process hosting fees charges for the staff hosted by the ESA RO to CO and Members* • Post bank entries

As a member of the Finance Team, assist in meeting its responsibilities in the following areas:   a. Inductions

• Audit preparation – tracing documentation
• Review documents and ensure completeness.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained within the programme.
• Provide information and other support to Programme staff

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in an accounting/finance role. Not-for-profit organisation preferred.
• Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications.
• Familiarity with computerised accounting systems – AGRESSO Preferred.
• Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to handle a workload and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.
• The highest level of integrity and commitment to preventing corruption.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments.