Finance Officer
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
REPORTS TO: Managing Director
Zizi Afrique is looking to recruit a Finance Officer who will be responsible for supporting financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial policies, donor regulations, and local statutory requirements. Additionally, the role holder will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring smooth financial processes within Zizi Afrique, under the guidance of the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Transactions and Bank management
- Process payment requests, ensuring accurate capture and approval in the banking system.
- Verify banking details to ensure payees receive payments correctly.
- Notify payees of payments, providing timely and detailed remittance advice.
- Upload payments to the banking system and mobile banking platform, coordinating approvals.
- Manage bank accounts, monitor balances, and support cash flow management.
- Track forex market rates and recommend conversion strategies.
- Liaise with banks for account operations and documentation.
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank, mobile money, and credit card accounts.
- Ensure all payment requests are processed promptly.
- Assist in bank account openings, closures, and related documentation.
Financial management & Reporting
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial records in Xero.
- Review and process payments in ApprovalMax before final posting in Xero.
- Reconcile and post imprest retirements, ensuring accurate financial tracking.
- Maintain well-organized financial documentation for reference and audits.
- Generate invoices and issue receipts for incoming funds.
- Ensure proper filing of financial records both digitally and physically.
Budgeting & Reporting
- Assist in preparing budgets for donor-funded projects under KES 10M.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly budget and cash flow projections.
- Maintain accurate filing of statutory financial records.
- Support the preparation of the annual organization and staff activity budgets.
- Assist program teams in budget preparation as required.
- Support financial audits by providing necessary documentation.
- Draft financial statements for internal and external reporting.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of local tax laws, statutory regulations, and financial reporting standards.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ethical standards and commitment to transparency and accountability.
Method of Application
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter to info@ziziafrique.com by 28th February 2025. Please include “Finance Officer” in the subject line of your application.
