Finance & Admin Officer (9-Month Contract) – Nairobi

About the role

A prominent law firm in Kenya is hiring a Finance and Admin Officer (reliever) for a 9-month contract, based at its offices in Nairobi. The successful candidate will handle both financial and administrative tasks for the firm.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial and management reports, including weekly, monthly and quarterly payment schedules.
• Post all payments and issued cheques on the system and manage suppliers' and customers' ledgers.
• Prepare fee notes, deposit request notes, tax invoices and issue payment receipts.
• Carry out monthly bank reconciliations and prepare the monthly VAT schedule for the Auditor's review.
• Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority on tax issues and ensure the managing partner's income tax returns are filed on I-tax.
• Manage insurance policies and office assets, and ensure the security of the firm's premises and property.
• Act as the firm's bank agent, perform other duties requested by the Managing Partner, and manage office opening and closing.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or another related field.
• Proficiency in using financial software and tools.
• Hands-on approach with integrity and good interpersonal skills.