Finance Assistant

About the role

The Finance Assistant will support the Save the Children East Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, ensuring the integrity of finance systems, timely financial reporting and smooth cash‑flow management. Working under the Finance Officer – Payroll and Payables, the role focuses on treasury, accounts payable and payroll support for both the regional and Kenya country offices.

Key responsibilities

• Reconcile invoices, verifying completeness, accuracy and correct budget codes.
• Prepare payment runs in TM5 and coordinate approval with bank signatories.
• Process travel advances, TER reports and staff hosting fee charges.
• Post vouchers and bank entries for medical supplies and other purchases.
• Generate bank payment upload files, including payroll, for approval.
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation tracing and internal control checks.
• Provide support for procurement of medical supplies outside the ProSave system.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in finance, accounting or payroll, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with multiple financial documents.
• Good understanding of treasury and accounts‑payable processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and country finance teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the TM5 financial management system.
• Basic computer literacy, including spreadsheet use.