Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO)
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Nairobi Full Time
NGO, NPO & Charity
KSh Confidential
Job Summary
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.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is an internationally recognized grassroots organization that unlocks the potential of urban slum dwellers to lead hopeful and fulfilling lives. SHOFCO disrupts survival mode for 2+ million people annually across Kenya by providing critical services including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment; and linking these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. For more information, please visit www.shofco.org.
The nationwide SHOFCO Urban Network (SUN) and SHOFCO program portfolio – combined with our locally rooted staff and values – enables us to uniquely understand the needs and priorities of informal urban communities. Moreover, we are further deepening this understanding through the introduction of cutting edge polling and data collection systems. These insights present us with a massive opportunity to have national level impact by engaging government and other systems-level actors.
Job Purpose
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- Nairobi
Reports to – Finance Officer
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.
• Preparing specific donor reports with the help of the other team members
Education, Experience and Skills
• CPA (K) or CPA (II) With Bcom
More details on experience
• 2 years’ experience in the finance department
• A working understanding of accounting principles
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and regulations
• Proficient user of finance software
More Details on Skills
• Documenting facts
• Checking things
• Articulating information
• Producing output
• Excellent analytical skills
• Keen to details
• Upholding standards
• Following procedures
• Team work
• Meeting timescales
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 15th January 2023. Interviews will be on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.