Abt Associates County Finance Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Abt Associates County Finance Assistants Jobs in Kenya

Overall, Purpose:

The major purpose is to support the Country Finance and Administration Manager in collecting the required information from county sites for processing payment of sub-county spraying staff in addition to observing proper accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls in Sub-County field stations.

Responsibilities:

Assist in developing a database of all field staff involved in the county spraying.

Ensuring that the daily work logs are completed and submitted by team leaders and supervisors.

Obtains and maintains personal information from all county spray teams which is used in administering their pay e.g., ID number, telephone numbers, etc.

Compile team member payroll data and other records to ensure the timely and accurate disbursement of payments; calculate wages and pay adjustments in the payroll process.

Assist in review of the financial data from field stations by verifying the accuracy of information/support documentation and reasonableness of costs.

Organize the financial document filing system for the county.

Ensure payments are processed in a timely manner as per the payment schedule.

Communicate with finance clerks via email and phone to ensure information required for payments is captured and processed correctly.

Research and resolve any payroll or vendor payment issues.

Data entry on payroll and vendor registry

Provide high level of customer service to all staff and external vendors of the organization.

Maintain strict confidentiality as it relates to all information.

Aid in generating ad hoc reports from multiple financial systems.

Assist in verifying and processing payments.

Perform other ad hoc projects duties as assigned by supervisor.

Always ensure

adherence to COVID 19 mitigation measures.

Required minimum qualifications, skills and abilities

Training in accounting/finance or its equivalent preferably CPA (K)

Additional 1 year experience working as an account clerk in a busy professional environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.

Knowledge of payroll processing and reporting

Excellent levels of numeracy and computer literacy

High accuracy and productivity

Strong organizational skills

Financial services operations or administrative experience a plus

Must have the ability to multi-task.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Ability to use spreadsheets and other accounting software.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Desirable

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Willingness to reside within the Sub County of jurisdiction.

Willingness to work for 6 days in a week (Monday to Saturday).

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to send a cover letter and updated CV to Kenyajobs@abtassoc.com with the title of the position being applied for in the e-mail subject line specifying the work location preferred

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