# Finance Officer Job Farsight Africa Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/finance-officer-job-farsight-africa Company: Farsight Africa Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-09-23 Expires: 2026-11-07 ## Job Description Finance Jobs, Farsight Africa Jobs. Responsible for managing day-to-day financial records, processing payments and invoices, conducting reconciliations, supporting payroll, and supporting audits and compliance activities. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field, CPA qualification or relevant accounting training, and at least three to five years’ experience. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work. The successful candidate will be expected to operate broadly across administration and finance within a lean team structure, ensuring that internal records, payments, documentation, and office support functions are well organised and up to date. ### Key Responsibilities Finance Support and Record Keeping - Maintain accurate records of payments, invoices, receipts, petty cash, and expenses. - Support basic bookkeeping, reconciliations, and filing of financial documents. - Assist in preparing monthly finance summaries for management review. - Track project-related expenses and support budget monitoring. - Process payment requests and ensure supporting documentation is complete. - Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, or tax advisors where required. - Support payroll documentation and staff/consultant payment schedules. - Maintain proper filing of contracts, invoices, receipts, and statutory documents. Administration and Office Support - Coordinate general office administration and day-to-day operational support. - Maintain staff, consultant, supplier, and vendor records. - Support procurement documentation, quotations, LPOs, and payment follow-ups. - Assist in organising meetings, travel logistics, office supplies, and administrative schedules. - Support HR-related administration, including onboarding documents, leave records, and timesheets. - Ensure office records and shared folders are properly organised and updated. - Provide administrative support to management and project teams as required. Compliance Support - Assist in compiling documents required for statutory, tax, audit, and compliance purposes. - Support filing and tracking of KRA, NHIF/SHIF, NSSF, PAYE, VAT, and other statutory records, where applicable. - Ensure finance and administrative documents are properly archived for audit and management reference. - Flag missing documentation, delayed payments, or compliance issues to management in good time. Reporting Responsibilities - Prepare simple monthly admin and finance updates. - Maintain trackers for payments, invoices, consultants, office expenses, and statutory obligations. - Provide timely updates on pending payments, outstanding documents, and administrative needs. - Support management with basic financial and administrative information when required. Qualifications and Skills - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field. - CPA qualification, Minimum CPA Part 2 ongoing, or relevant accounting training will be an added advantage. - Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in administration, finance support, bookkeeping, or office management. - Experience in a consulting, NGO, development, or project-based environment will be an added advantage. - Practical knowledge of basic accounting, filing, reconciliations, and statutory documentation. - Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. - Ability to work independently in a lean and fast-paced environment. - Good communication and follow-up skills. - High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Google Drive, and basic accounting or finance tools. ### How to Apply Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to jobs@farsightafrica.com with the subject line: “Finance Officer– Application.” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. ## Requirements Apply by email: jobs@farsightafrica.com ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.