Finance & Administration Assistant

About the role

The Finance & Administration Assistant will support efficient financial operations, payroll accuracy, and day‑to‑day office coordination within a dynamic construction environment. The role requires a highly organized, detail‑oriented individual who can work across both office and site teams while maintaining confidentiality.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and posting financial transactions, journals and vouchers.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records, perform bank reconciliations and track cash flow movements.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll, including overtime, allowances and statutory deductions.
• Provide administrative support to finance, HR and project teams, coordinating documents and office supplies.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in finance, payroll or administration, preferably in construction.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan statutory and payroll requirements.
• Professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is an advantage.

Required skills

• MS Excel
• Experience with accounting/payroll systems
• Numerical and analytical abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy