Overview
Finance and Administration Officer Jobs in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya at Fuzu Nigeria
Title: Finance and Administration Officer
Company: Fuzu Nigeria
Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA (K), ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Membership with ICPAK or another recognized professional accounting body is an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, preferably within an international NGO or donor-funded environment.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and grant financial management.
- Experience supporting procurement and administration functions.
- Experience using ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SunSystems, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Good understanding of donor compliance requirements and Kenyan statutory regulations.
Key Result Areas
Financial Management & Accounting
- Manage financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records, perform bank and ledger reconciliations, administer accounts payable and receivable, and ensure compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and internal controls.
Financial Reporting & Budget Management
- Prepare financial and donor reports, support month-end and year-end closing, monitor project budgets, analyse expenditure variances, and provide financial information to support planning and decision-making.
Statutory Compliance & Payroll Administration
- Support payroll administration, prepare and remit statutory deductions, maintain payroll records, and ensure compliance with applicable tax, labour, and statutory regulations.
Procurement, Grants & Asset Management
- Support procurement processes, monitor grant expenditure and donor compliance, maintain procurement documentation, manage organizational assets, and ensure effective inventory control.
Administration & Office Operations
- Coordinate office administration, records management, travel, logistics, facilities, supplier contracts, and office resources to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
Internal Controls, Risk Management & Audit
- Maintain effective internal controls, support internal and external audits, identify and report financial risks, implement audit recommendations, and strengthen governance and compliance.
Stakeholder Support & Customer Service
- Provide responsive financial and administrative support to programme teams, management, donors, vendors, banks, and statutory authorities while maintaining strong professional relationships.
Continuous Improvement & Digital Transformation
- Drive continuous improvement by enhancing finance and administrative processes, supporting ERP and digital solutions, promoting automation, and strengthening operational efficiency and service delivery.
Accounting, finance, banking, insuranceNon-profit, social workMid-levelKenya
