Finance Assistant at Concern Worldwide

  • Published date: May 9, 2022
  • Category: Accounting, Auditing & Finance
    • Location: Nairobi, Nairobi
  • Jop type:
  • Salary: Ksh Not mentioned
  • Company name: Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Job Description


 


 



We are an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and suffering in the world’s poorest countries. Concern Worldwide began working in Kenya in May 2002 with the development of an urban programme in Nairobi. Our work expanded into a multi-sectoral programme focusing on urban and rural livelihoods, primary education, HIV and AIDS, water and sanitation, and health and nutrition in both Nairobi and Marsabit. In partnership with local organisations, Concern also responds to a number of emergencies in Kenya resulting from floods, drought and violence.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:


Finance:



  • Tracing payments from system to files, and integrate/replace the payments made using scans with the original documents.

  • Update payment vouchers in excel cashbooks ( Mpesa and bank) as per policy.

  • Update filing system (integrate Field Office & Nairobi vouchers & MPESA vouchers).

  • Stamp the 2021 PRFs reference numbers using the self-inking stamp.

  • Label and arrange the Bank and MPESA documents sequentially in box files.

  • Retrieving relevant audit samples and scan, where applicable.

  • Support in retrieval of VAT invoices, reviewing the completed DA1 forms and attached supporting documents for accuracy.

  • Support in archiving 2021 files and move the 2019 & 2020 documents to the filing rooms.


Responding to Emergencies



  • Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

  • Complying with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies


Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies:



  • Adhering to the standards of conduct outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct & Associated Policies

  • Supporting and promoting the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Associated Policies to the team, partner organizations and beneficiaries, and being committed to providing a safe working environment


Accountability


In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):



  • Actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);

  • Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;

  • Work with relevant colleagues to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.


Education, Qualifications & Experience Required


Essential:



  • At least 1 year previous experience in similar exercise

  • Completed at least CPA 2

  • Able to work with minimal supervision


Desirable:



  • Previous experience of working in an NGO and/or Concern is preferred

  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

  • Innovative, team player, with an ability to work under pressure




 

Method of Application


Submit your CV with three referees, copies of relevant documents and Application to  nairobi.hr@concern.net
Use Temporary Finance Assistant as the subject of the email

Closing Date : 19 May. 2022


 

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