Finance Assistant

Overview

A global conservation organization is seeking a Finance Assistant to support financial management and reporting for partner organizations, with a focus on a partner in Madagascar. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position based in Nairobi, Kenya, with occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Review partner financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with donor and organizational requirements.
• Verify supporting documentation and conduct budget-to-actual analyses.
• Follow up on financial queries and outstanding documentation with partners.
• Assist in preparing financial review reports and recommendations.
• Support planning and delivery of financial management training and capacity-building initiatives for partners.
• Develop and update training materials, guidance notes, and reporting templates.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and technical support to partner finance staff.
• Assist partners in understanding donor regulations, financial policies, and reporting requirements.
• Support assessments of partner financial systems and internal controls.
• Monitor partner compliance with grant agreements, organizational policies, and donor requirements.
• Support partner financial monitoring visits and capacity assessments.
• Track partner reporting deadlines and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Maintain organized records of partner financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Assist in preparing financial analyses and management reports.
• Support audits and donor reviews involving partner expenditures.
• Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Experience in accountancy, financial management, and administration, preferably in an international and multicultural environment.
• Experience working with NGOs is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of financial and programme management principles and practices.
• Experience reviewing partner financial reports and supporting donor-funded projects.
• Experience delivering training or capacity-building initiatives is desirable.
• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is an added advantage.
• High motivation, pro-active attitude, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work to high standards under tight deadlines.
• Strong team player with ability to work in a multicultural team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) and working proficiency in French (written and spoken).
• Ability to review and communicate financial information in both English and French.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; familiarity with collaboration tools.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: KES 90,000 – 105,000 per month.
• 12% employer pension contribution.
• Medical insurance.
• 22 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Christmas office closure.
• Group Life Assurance.
• Access to online learning resources.
• Employee Assistance Programme including health and wellbeing support.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya (Remote work possible with occasional travel).

Contract Details

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Fixed-term contract for 1 year.
• Application deadline: August 7, 2026, 23:59 local time.