Organizational Profile
Founded in 1991, Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a national and international solidarity NGO that has worked in France and around the world for over 30 years. SIF acts wherever there are humanitarian and social needs, delivering emergency relief, development programs and advocacy campaigns without proselytism or discrimination.
The SIF Kenya & Somalia Mission was registered in 2012 and currently implements humanitarian and development programs in Education and Child Welfare, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) across Kenya and Somalia.
Job Summary
SIF is seeking an Finance Assistant to supports sound financial management, accounting, and archiving for the Kenya and Somalia mission. The Assistant will ensure accurate and timely financial transactions, documentation, and reporting, in line with SIF policies, donor requirements, and Kenyan legislation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for
- Ensure compliance with SIF financial policies, procedures, SOPs, donor requirements, and applicable tax regulations
- Maintain sufficient cash for operations, including petty cash through timely bank withdrawals, and assist with cash withdrawals and movements
- Ensure the safe custody and security of the cash box and Finance Safe
- Verify cash vouchers and supporting documents for completeness, accuracy, authorization, and compliance before payment
- Record cash transactions in the ERP cash books (KES, USD, EUR) and update the Nairobi cash books daily
- Monitor staff advances and follow up on timely liquidation with complete supporting documents
- Carry out and prepare cash counts and reconciliations (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Follow up with other bases on timely cash counts and document submission, and review and reconcile their monthly cash books
- Manage the filing and archiving of all Finance documents, in hard copy and electronic formats
- Process bank payments in the Finance Officer’s absence, and support bank books and bank reconciliations
- Support monthly, biannual, and annual accounting closures
The successful candidate should be qualified in
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BCom/BBM or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting support within an NGO or humanitarian organization
- Knowledge of cash management, taxation, and compliance
- Good knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based systems.
- Experience with ERP accounting software is an advantage.
Do No Harm Principle
Secours Islamique France considers diversity a strength. We therefore review all applications, provided they demonstrate the skills required for the position to be filled. As a humanitarian NGO, SIF is committed to respecting the humanitarian principle of “Do No Harm” and ensures that the safety of our beneficiaries (including children), employees, volunteers, partners, and service providers is a primary consideration in all its activities. SIF maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of fraud, corruption, psychological/sexual harassment, abuse or violence of any kind, and, more broadly, any breach of legislation, regulations, the Child Safeguarding Policy (CSP), or the internal code of conduct, both at headquarters and in the field. In line with these principles, this position is subject to a criminal record check as well as professional reference checks. Our charter is a genuine commitment: we mobilize all of our staff to promote, share, and uphold the principles set out. Together, let’s rise to the challenge for solidarity that transcends differences.
How to apply
To apply for this position, applicants are required to submit their cover letter and resume as one single PDF document quoting "Application for Finance Assistant – Nairobi" in the subject line to: apply.ken@sif.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Only shortlisted and qualified candidates will be contacted. SIF is an equal opportunity employer.
Disclaimer: Any form of canvassing or solicitation, directly or indirectly, will lead to immediate and automatic disqualification of the applicant.