5 May 2026

Finance and Administration Assistant at Feed the Children

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Job Description

Feed the Children is an international, non-profit relief organization that was founded in 1979 with headquarters in Oklahoma City, United States of America. In Kenya, Feed the Children was registered in 1993 under the Non-Governmental Organization Coordination Board Act. Feed the Children Kenya office’s first program in the 1990s was the Dagoretti Children…

Finance and Administration Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable and Transaction Processing

  • Capture all financial transactions accurately and timeously in QuickBooks Online.
  • Initiate and process payments to vendors, staff, consultants, and service providers through both QuickBooks Online and the Citi banking platform.
  • Ensure all accounts payable are fully supported with appropriate documentation and correctly filed both electronically and physical copies
  • Maintain accurate records for:
  • Vendor and supplier payments
  • Consultant and contractor fees
  • Travel, workshops, and training expenses
  • Contracts and service provider invoices

Reconciliations and Financial Controls

  • Perform monthly supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Prepare supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts in line with reporting requirements.
  • Ensure all financial transactions comply with Feed the Children financial policies, donor regulations, and Kenyan statutory requirements.

Reporting and Donor Compliance Support the Finance Officer:

  • With the preparation of routine financial reports to support management decision-making, including expenditure analysis, and inventory reports.
  • With the preparation of donor financial reports and other required financial disclosures.

Advances and Tax Compliance

  • Prepare, track, and monitor travel and workshop advances.
  • Follow up on outstanding advances and support timely and accurate retirement of advances.
  • Ensure withholding tax certificates are issued to suppliers in a timely manner and properly recorded.

Records Management and Administration

  • Ensure complete, accurate, and timely filing of financial documentation on the International Financial Management SharePoint.
  • ad hoc finance and administrative support to the Finance Officer as required.

Administration

  • Manage front desk and communication functions by handling calls, visitors and ensuring information and items are directed to the appropriate staff.
  • Coordinate with facility service providers to ensure the office environment is clean, safe, and well maintained.
  • Handle all aspects of correspondence, including receiving, sorting, and distributing incoming and outgoing communications. This ensures that information is delivered promptly and accurately to the appropriate parties
  • Support meetings, events, and logistics coordination by assisting with meeting preparations, recording minutes, organizing events, and arranging travel, accommodation, and transportation for staff and participants.
  • Manage and monitor office inventory by keeping track of supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels, and organizing replenishment when necessary.
  • Serve as the main liaison between FEED and the outsourced cleaning service provider, coordinating day-to-day support and escalating operational issues.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accountancy, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in finance, administration role or accounting roles, preferably within an International NGO.
  • Strong knowledge of the Kenya tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for financial data interpretation.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and transaction processing.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for financial discussions and reports.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • High ethical standards, integrity, and reliability in financial management.
  • Adaptability and proactive approach to financial challenges and improvements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel) and accounting systems such as QuickBooks Online.
  • Perform other related duties consistent with the employee’s skills, experience, and capabilities as reasonably assigned

Desirable Attributes:

  • Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial and organizational information.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and improve administrative and financial processes.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across different locations.
  • Experience working in an international NGO environment or with donor-funded programmes.
  • Familiarity with digital collaboration and document management systems such as SharePoint or similar platforms.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to the values, mission, and safeguarding principles of Feed the Children.

Work Conditions:

  • Office-based with occasional field assignments as required.
  • May involve extended hours during financial reporting periods or audits.
  • Regular coordination with the finance team, external auditors, and regulatory bodies.


Method of Application

Please send your CV to email address: 

[email protected]

 by 18 May 2026. Please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted





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