Finance Officer – ChildSAFE Project

About the role

The Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa is hiring a full-time Finance Officer for its ChildSAFE Project in Mombasa. The post covers day-to-day financial operations, ensuring proper financial management, accountability and compliance with approved budgets, organizational financial policies, CRS requirements and donor regulations. The deadline for applications is 19 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, cash books, bank records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare payment vouchers, process payments and carry out monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets and advise on budget variances.
• Prepare timely financial reports, fund requests and budget updates for submission to CRS.
• Manage staff and partner advances, liquidations and statutory deductions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, donor requirements, procurement procedures and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits, financial reviews and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Provide financial guidance to project staff and keep proper financial records.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA (K), ACCA or progress towards a professional accounting qualification.
• At least three years of relevant accounting or finance experience, preferably in an NGO or faith-based organization.
• Experience in donor-funded project financial management, budgeting, financial reporting and audit support.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan statutory tax and payroll requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Integrity, confidentiality, strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and good communication skills.

To apply, send your CV with three referees and a day telephone contact to the Human Resource Manager of the Archdiocese by the closing date.