Finance Officer – Global Support Office

About the role

The Global Support Office (GSO) of Trócaire in Nairobi is looking for a Finance Officer to provide financial and administrative support for its programmes and operations. This fixed‑term position (12 months, possible extension) reports to the Finance & Admin Manager and contributes to the smooth running of the GSO’s financial processes.

Key responsibilities

• Process daily financial transactions and payment requests for the GSO.
• Collaborate with GSO teams on financial planning to ensure funds are available for activities.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports, monitoring budget compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of donor and internal financial reports.
• Produce monthly bank and petty‑cash reconciliations and alert the Finance & Admin Manager to low balances or material items.
• Reconcile balance‑sheet ledgers and submit monthly reports to headquarters.
• Ensure all transactions are fully supported, approved and comply with Trócaire’s procedures.
• Manage staff cash advances and liquidations in line with policy.
• Maintain a robust filing system for audit trails.
• Enter coded expenditures into the Agresso‑UNIT4 accounting system.
• Facilitate bank transactions, act as the GSO bank agent and ensure timely payments.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in finance or accounting, preferably within an international NGO or development context.
• Strong understanding of financial procedures, budgeting and reporting.
• Ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and collaborate with diverse teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Agresso/UNIT4 accounting system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fixed‑term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission‑driven organization working on global justice.