Junior Finance Specialist - (I4ag/ABF)

Job Requirements

Education:Bachelor's degree

Work experience:3 years

Language skills:English

Job Summary

Contract Type:Full time

The Accounts Specialist is responsible for ensuring a smooth functioning of financial accounting processes in accordance with GIZ financial management and accounting procedures. Services will be delivered for various projects and program clients as well as project partners of the GIZ Agricultural Cluster in close collaboration with the GIZ country office.

The accountant specialist is part of the Finance Unit in the Agricultural Cluster and contributes to the high-quality and timely

performance of the unit

Responsibilities

He/she performs the following tasks:

Finance

Ensure that all generally accepted accounting principles and GIZ rules and guidelines are adhered to.

Responsible for bank withdrawals, management of daily cash fund (cash) and daily reconciliation of both cash and bank; preparation, documentation and booking of cash and bank vouchers for further processing by the GIZ Country Office.

Carry out general accounting functions - checking of invoices, ensuring that all payment vouchers, invoices, receipts and supporting documents are available according to GIZ standards

Compile, prepare and submit complete financial documents for the timely monthly accounting, in addition follow up on monthly error sheets and accounts receivable/liability clearance.

Preparation and remittance of withholding tax for project level consultants

Responsible for timely calculation and payment of travel claims as well as office utility bills

Prepares for Internal or external audits. filing and archive documents according to GIZ’s regulation.

1. Other duties/additional tasks

Regular communication with internal and external clients

Reporting without delay to the Senior Finance Manager on all matters arising with regard to financial administration and compliance with rules.

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Finance and Administration management.

2. Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications

Minimum of BA in Accounting, Finance, Business administration, auditing or related field

At least 5 years of professional working experience in a similar position, preferable in an international organization.

Previous experience working with GIZ is an added advantage

3. Other knowledge, additional competences

In-depth working knowledge of ITC technologies, e.g. accounting software, preferably WINPACCS Accounting, SAP based programmes as well as MS Office, in particular Excel, TEAMS

High flexibility and strong self determination to internalise and adapt to changing accounting processes

and programs

Sound understanding of confidential data handling and data protection

Gender-sensitive team player with interest to work in a multicultural team

Good knowledge on the English and Swahili language, knowledge of German language is an added advantage

Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, e-mail, the internet) and

computer applications (e.g. MS Office)

Personal qualities:

High level of confidentiality

Flexible to take on new tasks and service-minded

Able to work well under pressure and think/plan ahead

Able to work well with others

Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management

Timing and Duration of Assignment

up to 31st December 2025

Duty location

Nairobi

Submission of Application

Vacancy Reference Number: GIZ/ARD/05/03/2025

GIZ Kenya is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status or disability.

Disclaimer: As per GIZ’s data confidentiality policy, candidate’s application is stored in our database for 6 (six) months and is deleted thereafter

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Industries: International Trade & Development

Function: Accounting and Finance