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Payments & Compliance Officer
2026-03-21T10:36:18+00:00
DanChurchAid (DCA)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Accounting & Finance,Business Operations,Social Services & Nonprofit
KES
MONTH
2026-03-31T17:00:00+00:00
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ABOUT THE COMPANY

DanChurchAid has a vision of a world without hunger, poverty and oppression, in which popular and political powers constantly work strongly and actively for a just and sustainable distribution and use of the earth’s resources.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements

Relevant Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a recognized university and/or (minimum) accounting qualification – CPA II

Minimum of five years’experience in accounting/finance, preferably with INGO experience.

Adequate working experience with any ERP system (Maconomy, 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Payments & Financial Processing

Review, verify, and process daily financial transactions and payment vouchers including invoices, contracts, and travel expense settlements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.

Process timely and accurate payments for vendors, consultants, contractors, and staff.

Review expenditure postings and ensure correct budget coding in Maconomy.

Coordinate monthly and annual financial closing and ensure timely submission of financial reports.

Facilitate fund requests from HQ and manage fund flow for office running costs.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Process payroll in compliance with the HR manual and the Income Tax Act.

Ensure accurate filing and remittance of all statutory deductions within set deadlines.

Provide tax deduction information to vendors, consultants, and staff.

Conduct financial compliance spot checks, internal reviews, and field visits.

Internal Controls & Compliance Monitoring

Review and recommend improvements to internal controls and financial procedures.

Support preparation and maintenance of organized financial documentation for audits.

Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation.

Capacity Building & Staff Engagement

Conduct quarterly compliance training for staff and internal stakeholders.

Provide capacity building and compliance guidance to implementing partners.

Support the finance and programme teams with budgeting and documentation quality.

Keep staff updated on policy and regulatory changes.

  • Review, verify, and process daily financial transactions and payment vouchers including invoices, contracts, and travel expense settlements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.
  • Process timely and accurate payments for vendors, consultants, contractors, and staff.
  • Review expenditure postings and ensure correct budget coding in Maconomy.
  • Coordinate monthly and annual financial closing and ensure timely submission of financial reports.
  • Facilitate fund requests from HQ and manage fund flow for office running costs.
  • Process payroll in compliance with the HR manual and the Income Tax Act.
  • Ensure accurate filing and remittance of all statutory deductions within set deadlines.
  • Provide tax deduction information to vendors, consultants, and staff.
  • Conduct financial compliance spot checks, internal reviews, and field visits.
  • Review and recommend improvements to internal controls and financial procedures.
  • Support preparation and maintenance of organized financial documentation for audits.
  • Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation.
  • Conduct quarterly compliance training for staff and internal stakeholders.
  • Provide capacity building and compliance guidance to implementing partners.
  • Support the finance and programme teams with budgeting and documentation quality.
  • Keep staff updated on policy and regulatory changes.
  • Communication
  • Financial analysis
  • Procurement
  • Supply and inventory management (restaurant)
  • CPA certification
  • Relevant Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a recognized university and/or (minimum) accounting qualification – CPA II
  • Minimum of five years’experience in accounting/finance, preferably with INGO experience.
  • Adequate working experience with any ERP system (Maconomy, 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
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Payments & Compliance Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Accounting & Finance,Business Operations,Social Services & Nonprofit]

Jobs at:
DanChurchAid (DCA)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 31 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, March 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ABOUT THE COMPANY

DanChurchAid has a vision of a world without hunger, poverty and oppression, in which popular and political powers constantly work strongly and actively for a just and sustainable distribution and use of the earth’s resources.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements

Relevant Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a recognized university and/or (minimum) accounting qualification – CPA II

Minimum of five years’experience in accounting/finance, preferably with INGO experience.

Adequate working experience with any ERP system (Maconomy, 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Payments & Financial Processing

Review, verify, and process daily financial transactions and payment vouchers including invoices, contracts, and travel expense settlements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation.

Process timely and accurate payments for vendors, consultants, contractors, and staff.

Review expenditure postings and ensure correct budget coding in Maconomy.

Coordinate monthly and annual financial closing and ensure timely submission of financial reports.

Facilitate fund requests from HQ and manage fund flow for office running costs.

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

Process payroll in compliance with the HR manual and the Income Tax Act.

Ensure accurate filing and remittance of all statutory deductions within set deadlines.

Provide tax deduction information to vendors, consultants, and staff.

Conduct financial compliance spot checks, internal reviews, and field visits.

Internal Controls & Compliance Monitoring

Review and recommend improvements to internal controls and financial procedures.

Support preparation and maintenance of organized financial documentation for audits.

Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure timely implementation.

Capacity Building & Staff Engagement

Conduct quarterly compliance training for staff and internal stakeholders.

Provide capacity building and compliance guidance to implementing partners.

Support the finance and programme teams with budgeting and documentation quality.

Keep staff updated on policy and regulatory changes.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Apply https://www.danchurchaid.org/career

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, March 31 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 21-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 21-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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