Finance and Administrative Officer

About the role

Humanity & Inclusion (HI), an independent aid and development organisation, is looking for a qualified and experienced Finance and Administrative Officer in Nairobi, Kenya. The role reports to the Finance Manager and ensures the continuity of financial operations and HR administration at the geographical level, while supporting HR functions. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis due to the urgency of the position.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HI's financial strategy action plans, update financial information, track key indicators and report financial risks to managers
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations, financial standards, case law and GDPR, and implement document archiving and internal controls
• Manage the use of HI's own funds, consolidate cash flow needs and support internal and external auditors
• Assist in drafting institutional funding proposals, inform budget holders of donor rules, verify applications, monitor expenditure and prepare donor budget monitoring reports
• Support the recruitment process, take part in HR reporting, ensure quality of personnel administration and support social dialogue and dispute management with the HR Manager
• Contribute to emergency preparedness and adapt working modalities during humanitarian responses

Required profile

• University degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline
• At least CPA (K) Section 4 certification
• Minimum of 4 years of practical experience as a Finance Officer, preferably in an NGO or international organization
• A certificate in Human Resource Management is an added advantage
• Knowledge of English and Kiswahili

Required skills

• Cash-flow, accounts, tax, financial and budget management, and institutional funding management
• Sourcing and recruitment, personnel administration, payroll and wage bill management
• Employment law, frameworks and references, office and collaborative tools

To apply, send an application with an up-to-date CV by email to the organization's Kenya jobs contact, using the subject "Application for Finance and Administrative Officer". Academic documents are requested later.