Position: Finance Assistant
Reporting to: Finance & Administration Manager
Start: As soon as possible
Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)
Location: Nairobi with possible travel to South Sudan, Somaliland, Ethiopia and within Kenya
The Organization
Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of
Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles
(NGO code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a
consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa. They operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi,
have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia
(Addis Ababa).
Key tasks & responsibilities
• Maintain cash controls;
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger ;
• Data entries in to the computerized system;
• Process and issue cheque and cash petty cash payment for all accounts due and issue receipts;
• Process suppliers invoices;
• Maintain suppliers accounts;
• Produce monthly cash and bank reconciliation statements;
• Maintain financial files and records;
• Process the payroll for Nairobi office;
• Prepare and post journal summaries;
• Submit monthly statutory deduction and file annual returns; and
• Assist with the annual and project audits
Essential requirements & qualifications
• Diploma in finance or business administration;
• Professional accountancy qualifications – CPA section IV;
• Experience in using Navision accounting software;
• At least 1 year work experience in a non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation;
• Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• High levels of integrity, patience, cross-cultural adaptability and sensitivity;
• Potential for growth; and
• Proficiency in computer for using MS-Office
Application: If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application latest by Friday 19th
August 2011 to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating ‘Finance Assistant’ on the subject line. Due to the
urgent need to fill the position, applications will be reviewed on daily basis and recruitment may take
place before closing date.
Please provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains details of your qualifications, experience, present
position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of
three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Websites: www.caritas.ch and www.caritas.lu
