DanChurchAid (DCA) seeks highly talented and dynamic individuals for the position of Finance and Administration Assistant. The position holder will be based in Kakuma/Lodwar, Turkana Region, will report to the Area Finance Officer based in Lodwar, and will be expected to travel to Lodwar for collaboration with the Area Finance Officer. The Finance & Administration Assistant will provide financial and administration services support to the Turkana region. (locals are highly encouraged to apply)
The main responsibilities of the Finance& Administration Assistant are:
- Maintain and update cashbook on daily basis and have up-to-date petty cash balance
- Check all payment requests before payment is made and ensure proper coding and budget availability
- Timely booking of all monthly payments into Maconomy
- Ensure that the DCA financial manual procedures and guidelines are followed at the field office
- Assist in managing and reconciling bank/cash and other balance sheet accounts as well as booking transactions in Maconomy.
- Prepare and send monthly cash forecast to Nairobi office
- Maintain inventory of office supplies and manage re-ordering processes
- Work closely with the Procurement and Logistics (ProLog) unit to ensure the adherence to ProLog procedures and compliance when it comes to procurement of project supplies
- Support the Area Manager in maintaining internal controls and compliance in Finance and Administration
- Support programme staff on interpretation of project budgets and monthly programme financial reports
- Facilitate logistical arrangements for DCA staff, consultants field visits & donor visits together with implementing partners
- Support the project teams in BVA Analysis and budget tracking from time to time and developing corrective measures on spent
- Support the project team with Activity costing during project design and planning
- Support Human Resources unit to keep track of all incentive staff Leave as well as filing of the leaves at Turkana Region level
Professional Qualifications:
- Relevant Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a recognized university and/or (minimum) accounting qualification – CPA II
- Minimum of two years’ experience in accounting/finance, preferably with INGO experience.
- Adequate working experience with any ERP system (QuickBooks/SAGE/Other).
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office; specifically, MS Excel, Word and Outlook. Familiarity with using TEAMs, Zoom or other software for remote engagement an advantage)
- Knowledge of and interest in the humanitarian and development context in Kenya.
- Good interpersonal skills and a proven team player. Self-driven and results orientated in a challenging working environment.
- Excellence in English, oral and written.
The position is for twelve (12) months (renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds), with a three-month probation period. DCA offers a competitive salary package (salary, insurance, and benefits) in accordance to experience and DCA Kenya HR Manual.
The deadline for applications is at COB on 4th January 2026