Finance Associate

About the role

CHANCEN International, a non-profit financial institution based in Kigali and operating in Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa and Ghana, is hiring a Finance Associate for its Kenya office. The role safeguards the organisation's assets by managing and controlling finance-related activities, including day-to-day accounting, asset management, reporting, procurement and compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare PEI documentation, tuition fee invoices and finance payment checklists for supervisor approval, and process transactions accurately and on time
• Issue partnership and other receivables invoices in Xero and upload payment requests to ApprovalMax
• Review requisitions against approved budgets, reconcile disbursements and follow up on eTIMS-compliant invoices
• File and archive financial, contractual and statutory documents securely; coordinate staff onboarding to WIBA and pension schemes
• Support internal and external audits and verify that payments are documented and approved under the Delegation of Authority
• Maintain the Xero records management system, reconcile petty cash and generate Partnership eTIMS invoices
• Assist with monthly VAT, withholding VAT and PAYE returns, month-end and year-end closing, bank and account reconciliations, budget tracking, variance analysis and cash flow forecasting
• Keep the fixed asset register up to date and perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Track statutory deadlines, licences, permits and compliance certifications, maintain the risk register and support financial compliance processes

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, with at least CPA Part II qualification
• At least 2 years of practical experience in accounting and financial management
• Kenyan citizenship
• High accuracy and attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in spreadsheets, Google Drive and advanced Excel
• Hands-on experience with Xero or QuickBooks is an added advantage

What we offer

• 21 days of annual leave, excluding national holidays
• Training, learning and development opportunities and financial support for further education
• Medical insurance/aid coverage and wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive work environment with clear, frequent growth opportunities

Candidates apply through the CHANCEN International careers portal with a resume, cover letter and academic certificate; the application deadline is 12 November 2026.