Organizational Profile:
Secours Islamique France (SIF) is an international Non-Governmental Organization that has been working in France and around the world for over 30 years, taking action wherever there are humanitarian and social needs to be addressed. SIF believes in a more just and caring world where the basic needs of the vulnerable people are met. SIF is committed to reducing poverty and vulnerability across the world, without proselytizing or discriminating. It implements emergency relief, development programmes and advocacy programs. In Kenya, SIF started its operations in Kenya in 2012. Currently, SIF implements programs to support sponsorship program for Child Protection and Education amongst vulnerable communities in Nairobi, and Marsabit.
General Description of the Position
With the support and under the supervision of the Administrative Coordinator, and in collaboration with the Finance Officer, the Finance Assistant contributes proactively in the development and implementation of the strategic financial and HR plans in support of the realization of SIF mission.
Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but not limited to
Cash Management
- Manage the daily cash handling of the SIF office, including payments of suppliers, dispensing cash to staff and weekly and monthly cash counts.
- Monitor cash balance based on forecast needs as provided by Finance Officer.
- Handling cash using Payment Disbursement Form and Cash advance and ensure all accounting procedures are carefully followed.
- Weekly and monthly cash counts
- Recording of financial expenses on the cash and bank book.
Finance Management
- File all financial documents according to procedure
- Ensure expenses are properly coded as per budget I the support documents, cashbook and Bank book.
- Scanning of PVs, Vouchers, IRVs, advance forms, receipts, and other documentation during end month process
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
- CPA 2 is an added advantage
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position.
- Proficiency in accounting and bookkeeping procedures
- Strong command of Microsoft Office (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
- Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. SAGA) is preferred.
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Attention to detail, with an ability to spot numerical errors
Ethics and Professional Practice
- Child Safe-Guarding Policy. SIF commit to respect the “Do no harm” humanitarian principle and ensure child safety is paramount in all its activities. SIF implements a Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), and implement all necessary measures to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with vulnerable people, in particular with children join the organization. This position is subject to criminal records disclosure and reference checks. SIF has zero tolerance on child abuse and take any allegation or report of child abuse are taken very seriously.”
- Respect and promote SIF’s operational and HR Policies.
How to Apply
Please submit your application – Cover letter and CV with 3 professional references in one document saved in PDF format – toapply.ken@secours-islamique.org The position title (Finance Assistant – maternity reliever) should be indicated on the subject line. The deadline for application is on May 26th, 2023 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. SIF is an equal opportunity employer, and females are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
