Finance Assistant

About the role

The Finance Assistant provides financial, administrative and clerical support to ensure accurate and efficient financial and administrative operations. The role assists with day-to-day management of financial transactions and procedures and reports to the Senior Accountant. It is a full-time position based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Process and manage invoices and payments, including tax payments; maintain and update financial records and reconcile accounts payable.
• Assist in raising invoices to clients and prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
• Share weekly accounts payable ageing reports and assist in preparing financial reports and statements.
• Maintain accurate financial data and documentation, the fixed asset register, and help with month-end and year-end closing.
• Perform cash and bank reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, monitor bank accounts and report unusual transactions.
• Share weekly cash projections, assist with budgets and forecasts, and monitor actual spending against budget.
• Assist with payroll processing, ensure timely salary payments, and reconcile field expense allowances for internal staff and associates.
• Monitor expenditure requests, process employee expense claims and reimbursements, and support audits and other financial reviews.

Required profile

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role is preferred (1-2 years).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and integrity when handling confidential information.

Required skills

• Familiarity with accounting software and financial management systems.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, attention to detail and good organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.