Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 01, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job title: Finance Specialist

Job Summary:
The Regional Finance Specialist is responsible for day-to-day book-keeping, payment processing and filing of financial records. This position reports to the Africa Regional Office Finance Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Essential Duties:
• Enter financial data into the financial system daily.
• Process payments to vendors, consultants, subcontractors, and staff, and reconcile staff and third-party accounts monthly.
• Support employees travel advances and expense reports settlements, follow up with respective staff to verify the accuracy and completeness. Track and monitor aging advances.
• Monitor prepaid card balances and reconcile to bank balances.
• Prepare journal vouchers or adjusting entries and ensure necessary reviews and approvals.
• Provide support in compiling and submission of the monthly financial reports package.
• Prepare relevant journal vouchers in timely manner to address monthly financial reporting compliance issues raised by the Regional Office/Compliance team.
• Maintain the filing system for financial records.
• Conducts other general accounting duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education & Experience
• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional desired qualifications
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or significant progress toward obtainment of designation preferred.
• Experience in computerized accounting systems
• Working knowledge of Excel

Skills & Abilities
• Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to listen and communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts
Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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