POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Assistant will support NEAR financial operations within the Nairobi office by managing day-to-day finance tasks, including preparing purchase orders, processing invoices and payments, reconciling accounts, tracking expenditures, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and donor requirements. The role will contribute to accurate financial record-keeping, timely reporting, and efficient support to audits and month-end close processes.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent; qualified accountant preferred.
• Minimum 1 years in finance/accounting roles with exposure to budgeting, reporting, and compliance Proven experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and donor budget management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial analytics tools.
• Experience in donor budgeting/reporting and basic understanding of donor compliance requirements.