Secours Islamique France Finance Assistant - Maternity Reliever Jobs in Kenya

Secours Islamique France Finance Assistant - Maternity Reliever Jobs in Kenya

Organizational Profile:

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international Non-Governmental Organisation that has been working in France and around the world for over 30 years, taking action wherever there are humanitarian and social needs to be addressed. SIF believes in a more just and caring world where the basic needs of the vulnerable people are met. SIF is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability across the world, without proselytizing or discriminating.

It implements emergency relief, development programmes and adovacy programs. In Kenya, SIF started its operations in Kenya in 2012. Currently, SIF implements programs to support sponsorship program for Child Protection and Education amongst vulnerable communities in Nairobi, and Marsabit.

General Description of the Position

With the support and under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, and in collaboration with the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant contributes proactively in the development and implementation of the strategic financial and HR plans in support of the realization of SIF mission.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but not limited to

Cash management

Manage the daily cash handling of the SIF office, including payments of suppliers, dispensing cash to staff and weekly and monthly cash counts.

Monitor cash balance based on forecast needs as provided by Finance Officer.

Handling cash using Payment Disbursement Form and Cash advance and ensure all accounting procedures are carefully followed.

Weekly and monthly cash counts

Recording of financial expenses on the cash and bank book.

Finance Management

File all financial documents according to procedure

Ensure expenses are properly coded as per budget I the support documents, cashbook and Bank book.

Scanning of PVs, Vouchers, IRVs, advance forms,

receipts, and other documentation during end month process

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics

CPA 2 is an added advantage

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position.

Proficiency in accounting and bookkeeping procedures

Strong command of Microsoft Office (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)

Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. SAGA) is preferred.

Organizational and time-management skills

Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors

Ethics and Professional Practice

Child Safe-Guarding Policy. SIF commit to respect the “Do no harm” humanitarian principle and ensure child safety is paramount in all its activities. SIF implements a Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), and implement all necessary measures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, in particular with children join the organization. This position is subject to criminal records disclosure and reference checks. SIF has zero tolerance on child abuse and take any allegation or report of child abuse are taken very seriously.” Respect and promote SIF’s operational and HR Policies.

How to Apply

Please submit your application - Cover letter and CV with 3 professional referencesin one document saved in PDF format - toapply.ken@secours-islamique.org The position title (Finance Assistant – maternity reliever) should be indicated on the subject line.
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