Finance Administrator at Cordaid International

Posted 3 days ago - By Kenya Vacancies - Over 1 Potential Applicants

  • Cordaid works to end poverty and exclusion. We do this in the world’s most fragile and conflict-affected areas as well as in the Netherlands. We engage communities to rebuild trust and resilience and increase people’s self-reliance. Our professionals provide humanitarian assistance and create opportunities to improve security, health care and education and stimulate inclusive economic growth.

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    Finance Administrator
    • Job TypeFull Time
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience5 years
    • LocationNairobi
    • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp

     Administration

    • Review the codes on the payment requisitions before entry into Finance system
    • Assures that all monthly closing deadlines are met and support to improve processes where possible.
    • Review of staff accountabilities like travel accountabilities, entry in the system and reconciliation on a weekly basis 
    • Regularly Process payments through the electronic banking system 
    • Implement and maintain an effective filing system to ensure that all financial records are easily accessible and readily available 
    • Handles petty cash, checks and carry out the petty cash count each Month with the Project Controller
    • Coordinate and record in and out mails, mission order. 
    •  Asset Management, maintain and regularly update the asset register.

    Finance 

    • Check the correctness of coding, completeness of financial documents and review the payments prior to posting to the financial system.
    • Verification and certification of accurate transactions in accordance with the standard guidelines

    Bank management 

    • Act as a bank agent.
    • Assures that all bank accounts are correctly booked on a weekly basis to ensure insightful management information.
    • Manage all bank accounts and review the accuracy of bank reconciliation statements on  monthly basis and follow up on any unreconciled items.

    Audit Facilitation 

    • Facilitating both internal & external audits and the preparation of financial statements for auditors both office and donor audits.

    Integrity 

    • Adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concerns and follows regular integrity trainings. This is a medium-risk position, with no direct contact with vulnerable communities

    Other    

    • Any other duties assigned by the manager. 

    Requirements

    Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

    • Essential - A degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
    • At least 5 years working experience in a similar position with International NGO’s
    • Knowledge of finance systems, planning & control, (computerized) accounting, (compliance) legislation, reporting standards and languages.
    • Excellent computer skill (MS Office package) and other web based accounting systems
    • Strong financial background with knowledge of different funding modalities
    • Good interpersonal & communication skills, including intercultural communication
    • Excellent language skills in English
    • Stress management and ability to multitask
    • Analytical and problem solving skills
    • A good team player
    • Able to explain and enforce Cordaid Policies
    • Knowledge of the mission and goals of the Cordaid program and the security policy.
    • Behavioural values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, flexibility, creativity, collaboration

    Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to Cordaid International on cordaid.hrmagic.co to apply

  • Apply Before: 03 January 2025
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