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Finance Assistant Job AECF
Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (19 Oct 2026) Updated 1 day ago
Job Description
The Finance Assistant will provide essential support to the finance department by processing transactions, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with budgeting activities. The role involves handling invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports for management review. Candidates should possess solid accounting knowledge and be comfortable using finance software. This position offers a solid foundation for career growth within a dynamic development fund.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- • 2–3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
- • Proficiency with accounting software such as SAP, QuickBooks, or similar
- • Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
- • Maintain the general ledger and perform regular reconciliations
- • Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing activities
- • Support the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements
- • Manage petty cash and monitor expense claims
- • Liaise with internal teams and external partners on financial matters