Temporary Finance Assistant (Four-month assignment with the possibility of extension starting September 2022, working 5 days a week initially with the possibility of reducing it to 3 days a week)

Title: Temporary Assistant, Finance
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Grade: 4
Monthly Gross: KES. 83,474 (or prorated by the number of days worked)
Supervisor: Senior Officer, Finance
Supervision Given: [None]

RefugePoint was founded in 2005 to provide lasting solutions for the world’s most vulnerable refugees. We work to fill the critical and unmet needs of people affected by war and conflict who have fallen through the net of humanitarian assistance, particularly women, children, and urban refugees. 

The Temporary Finance Assistant will support the Finance Officer in maintaining accurate and efficient financial records and preparing timely financial reports. 

The core responsibilities of this position are as follows: 
Audit Preparation

• Inspect to check for completeness of all transactions, ensure that necessary supporting; documents are attached, and authorization is given before payment is made;  
• Prepare and present a report on the findings of this review, highlighting gaps and providing recommendations for improvement;
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings;  
• Assist in the preparation of the year-end audit.

Documentation and Filing

• Chronologically file processed financial documents;
• Print out monthly reconciliation reports for signing and filing;
• Disburse monthly statutory deductions and returns, including pension, withholding tax, NHIF, NSSF, and PAYE within the statutory period;
• Archive and store files and other documents in compliance with statutory requirements and accordance with procedures laid down.

Monthly Reconciliation

• Assist with receivable and payable reconciliations;
• Assist with bank reconciliations;
• Conduct expense advance reconciliations;

Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum CPA II qualification.
• Proficiency in computer accounting packages, especially QuickBooks
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles.
• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other related field; is an added advantage.
• Experience in a not-for-profit working environment will be an added advantage

Special Requirements:

• Current Police Clearance Certificate.