Finance Assistant (Local Nationals)

About the role

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is looking for a Finance Assistant to support sound financial management, accounting and archiving for its Kenya and Somalia mission. The post holder ensures accurate and timely financial transactions, documentation and reporting in line with SIF policies, donor requirements and Kenyan legislation. The position is open to local nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with SIF financial policies, procedures, SOPs, donor requirements and applicable tax regulations.
• Maintain sufficient cash for operations, including petty cash, through timely bank withdrawals, and assist with cash withdrawals and movements.
• Keep the cash box and Finance Safe secure and verify cash vouchers and supporting documents before payment.
• Record cash transactions in the ERP cash books (KES, USD, EUR) and update the Nairobi cash books daily.
• Monitor staff advances and follow up on timely liquidation with complete supporting documents.
• Carry out and prepare cash counts and reconciliations (daily, weekly, monthly) and follow up with other bases on timely cash counts and document submission.
• Manage the filing and archiving of all Finance documents, in hard copy and electronic format.
• Process bank payments in the Finance Officer's absence and support bank books and bank reconciliations.
• Support monthly, biannual and annual accounting closures.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BCom/BBM or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting support within an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• Knowledge of cash management, taxation and compliance.
• Experience with ERP accounting software is an advantage.
• The position is subject to a criminal record check and professional reference checks.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook and internet-based systems.
• ERP accounting software (an advantage).

To apply, send a cover letter and resume as a single PDF with the subject "Application for Finance Assistant - Nairobi" by the closing date of 19 November 2026; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.