Finance Assistant

Save the Children

WE BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FUTURE.


Around the world, too many children start life at a disadvantage simply because of who they are and where they come from.

Millions of children are dying from preventable causes, face poverty, violence, disease and hunger. They are caught up in war zones and disasters they did nothing to create. And they are denied an education and other basic rights owed to them.

All children deserve better.

We champion the rights and interests of children worldwide, putting the most vulnerable children first.

With 25,000 dedicated staff across 117 countries, we respond to major emergencies, deliver innovative development programmes, and ensure children's voices are heard through our campaigning to build a better future for and with children.

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https://www.savethechildren.net

Finance Assistant

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:  

 Regional Office 

  • Perform invoice reconciliation and ensure all invoices are properly checked for completeness, accuracy, budget codes etc.
  • Prepare payment runs for review and approval in TM5. Ensure Tm5 payments are approved by the bank signatories in due course. 
  • Provide payment support services for the procurement CO medical supplies (outside ProSave). Review all medical supplies purchase packs to ensure completeness 
  • Prepare and post vouchers for the purchases of medical supplies. 
  • Prepare bank payment upload files including payroll for the bank signatories’ approval 
  • Process travel advances and TER reports 
  • Process hosting fees charges for the staff hosted by the ESA RO to CO and Members* • Post bank entries 

 As a member of the Finance Team, assist in meeting its responsibilities in the following areas:   a. Inductions   

  • Audit preparation – tracing documentation   
  • Review documents and ensure completeness. 
  • Ensure internal controls are maintained within the programme.
  • Provide information and other support to Programme staff   

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE  

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent. 
  • 2 years of experience in an accounting/finance role. Not-for-profit organisation preferred.  
  • Computer fluency; highly competent using Microsoft Excel and other MS applications.   
  • Familiarity with computerised accounting systems – AGRESSO Preferred.
  • Ability to gather facts and data, scrutinise with ease, determine a logical solution and resolve issues with minimal supervision.  
  • Proven ability to handle a workload and multi-task in order to meet deadlines.  
  • The highest level of integrity and commitment to preventing corruption.  
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all departments.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://hcri.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/16517?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline 05/31/2026, 12:00 AM

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