Finance Assistant (Kenyan Nationals Only)

About the role

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe is recruiting a Finance Assistant in Kenya, open only to Kenyan nationals. The postholder manages and records transactions in the SUN field upload template, processes payment vouchers and ensures payments to suppliers are made on the basis of invoices from the Logistics and Administrative Offices. The role supports cash and bank management, financial documentation, payment processing and compliance with Johanniter financial procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Record daily transactions in the SUN template with correct booking texts, L-codes and project codes, and maintain the cash and bank books
• Prepare payment vouchers, release payments after approval, stamp receipts and file invoices chronologically
• Perform cash counts every Friday in the presence of the finance manager and senior finance officer, manage cash boxes and follow up advances
• Check that purchasing procedures, RFPs, purchase authorisations and payment vouchers are properly signed, and validate expenditures against Johanniter thresholds
• Support the Finance Coordinator and Senior Finance Officer with budget monitoring, financial reporting and partner financial documentation
• File and scan financial documents, support internal and external audits, and report suspected irregularities, fraud or safeguarding concerns
• Handle documents, distribute them to other agencies and perform other finance and administrative duties

Required profile

• Relevant training from a recognised institution or 2 years' experience in finance, accounting or business administration in an NGO/INGO setting
• At least CPA level I qualification; experience maintaining financial documentation
• Desirable: experience with NGOs or international organisations, familiarity with accounting systems, and fluency in English and Swahili
• Background checks (criminal record and references) are required

Required skills

• Proficiency in Excel and computerised accounting
• Knowledge of the SUN System or any accounting software is essential
• Good attention to detail, accuracy, honesty and integrity

The gross monthly salary ranges from KES 89,000 to KES 92,000, depending on experience. Applications must include a CV, a one-page cover letter, three referee contacts and certificates of service, and are submitted by e-mail by 11 November 2026.