County Finance Assistant (Entry Level)

About the role

The County Finance Assistant will support the Finance and Administration Manager in collecting information from county sites to process payments for sub‑county spraying staff. The role involves ensuring proper accounting procedures, internal controls, and timely payroll processing across Busia and Siara Counties.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a database of all field staff involved in county spraying activities.
• Facilitate completion and submission of daily work logs by site coordinators and supervisors.
• Review employee data for accuracy, contract compliance, and payroll processing.
• Follow up on payroll or vendor payment issues and ensure timely disbursements.
• Supervise sub‑county finance assistants, providing tools and support needed for effective performance.

Required profile

• Professional training in accounting/finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in accounting and administration in a busy environment.
• Ability to work six days a week (Monday to Saturday).
• Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
• Strong numeracy, organizational skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Spreadsheets and other accounting software.
• Payroll processing and reporting.