To be responsible for providing support in petty cash disbursements, tracking and reconciliation of the same as well as maintaining a reliable filing system; and proper authorization and documentation of payments.
Location – Mombasa
Reports to – Finance Officer
Department: Finance
Monday – Monday-Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Position Objectives and Responsibilities
- Auditing expense reports in SAP system ensuring sufficient information is provided, allocations are correct and amounts are controlled.
- Follow up all cash advances to ensure they are accounted for within a week
- Ensure all expense reports are adequately supported with source documents(attached) and originals filed.
- Post MPESA payments on SAP ensuring relevant fields are completed for easy reporting and consequently pay via MPESA
- Perform daily reconciliation of posted transactions verses actual payments from MPESA.
- Receive and track all project incomes
- Process supplier down payments and follow up documentation
- Aid in filing statutory returns.
- Provide support during annual audits by external auditors.
Academic qualification
- Diploma in Finance or Accounting
Professional Qualifications
- Qualification in Accounting – CPA K is an added advantage
Other requirements (unique/job specific)
- 2 years’ experience in the finance department
- A working understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
Functional Skills
- Documenting facts
- Checking things
- Articulating information
- Producing output
- Excellent analytical skills
Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:
- Upholding standards
- Following procedures
- Team work
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to [email protected] with a clear Subject line as ‘Finance Assistant – Mombasa’. Applications should reach us no later than 26th June 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.