Senior Finance Officer
Quick answer
ACTED is hiring a Senior Finance Officer in Nairobi, Kenya for a 3-month maternity cover position, with responsibilities in accounting, payments, and financial reporting.
- Role
- Senior Finance Officer
- Organization
- ACTED
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Finance & Administration
The role
ACTED is seeking a Senior Finance Officer to provide temporary maternity cover in Nairobi, Kenya. The role involves managing financial and accounting processes, including accounting entries, payments, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
What you'll do
- Prepare and consolidate accurate and timely accounting entries
- Support monthly and annual accounting closures and related financial reconciliations
- Ensure accurate accounting codes and project allocations
- Support the Finance Manager in preparing financial reports and project financial information
- Monitor project expenditure and resource allocation
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
- Professional accounting qualification or progress towards CPA/ACCA
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting
- Good experience in accounting, payment processing, cash management and financial reporting
- Experience with project financial management, budget monitoring and cost allocation
- Experience reviewing financial documentation and supporting audits
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
Nairobi, Kenya
What are the key qualifications required?
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field, Professional accounting qualification or progress towards CPA/ACCA, At least 5 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting
How do I apply?
Interested candidates should submit their applications, including a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae, to [email protected] by 08 October 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on ACTED's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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