Employment Type: Full Time – 6 months Maternity cover
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Deadline for Submission: 4th April 2025
About us
At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.
About the role
The main role and responsibility of this position is to provide support to finance office in execution of Kenya program. The Finance assistant will be responsible for supporting the financial and administrative management of grants to counties.
Responsibilities:
- Provide effective support to Kenya country finance team in overseeing budget execution and monitoring in line with NI policies and procedures.
- Raising operational payment requests
Processing of travel authorization forms for NI Kenya staff - Follow up on staff to submit expense reports and review liquidation of travel advance
On a weekly basis, prepare bank book for operation payments - Manage Kenya Office petty cash and prepare petty cash report at the end of month
- Loading operational payments on bank platform and processing of participant refunds for various program activity meetings using bank Mpesa Platform
- Send out requests for quotations for both corporate and program procurement using designated email boxes and prepare bids analysis
- Effective cash flow management
- Other relevant duties as assigned from time to time
About You;
You have;
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or equivalent with at least three to five years of working experience in finance, preferably in the development sector;
- CPA II or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- Interpersonal and people management skills
- Competent IT skills, i.e. Word, Excel advanced, and Outlook, knowledge of NetSuite will be an advantage
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under minimal supervision
- Ability to work under pressure
- Multi-tasking ability with an analytical and methodical approach.
- High level of integrity, maturity and professionalism
What we offer
A competitive market pay, health and dental benefits and pension plan, flexible work hours, four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays) and support for learning and development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.
Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.
More Information
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