Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The overarching goal of the Council is to contribute to the integration of national and regional grain markets, and by so doing increase market access and incomes for the grain value chain stakeholders, especially the smallholder farmers. The Council focuses on three key strategic objectives of enhancing ease of grain trade, enhancing the promotion of str...

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and will be responsible for the following amongst others:

• Financial Management Support: Assist with recording accounting transactions on SAP Business One, maintaining organized financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
• Payment Processing: Process and prepare payments according to approved budgets.
• Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation.
• Compliance: Understand and contribute to ensuring adherence to internal policies and budget restrictions.
• Reconciliation: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
• Procurement Support: Assist with maintaining procurement records and understanding proper procedures.
• Logistical Support: Assist in coordinating and organizing program activities and meetings.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Experience needed

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

• We seek to fill the advertised position with an individual who is analytical, has good organizational skills, and is capable of working independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate should be highly professional, self-motivated and a proven high achiever.

• Financial Management Support: Assist with recording accounting transactions on SAP Business One, maintaining organized financial records, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines.
• Payment Processing: Process and prepare payments according to approved budgets.
• Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit preparations by gathering necessary documentation.
• Compliance: Understand and contribute to ensuring adherence to internal policies and budget restrictions.
• Reconciliation: Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and petty cash management.
• Procurement Support: Assist with maintaining procurement records and understanding proper procedures.
• Logistical Support: Assist in coordinating and organizing program activities and meetings.

• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office and Accounting software packages. – such as: SAP Business One will be an added advantage
• Strong knowledge and experience of institutional donor funding requirements
• Team player.
• High integrity, initiative and highly organized.
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously, be flexible and be willing to assume a range of unanticipated assignments.

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration/ commerce.
• ACCA/CPA- Minimum level Two (2).