DanChurchAid (DCA) is seeking a dedicated Payments & Compliance Officer to join its team in Nairobi. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the integrity of financial transactions, maintain strict adherence to statutory regulations, and strengthen internal controls within the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing daily financial transactions, managing payroll compliance, and providing capacity building to staff and partners to maintain high standards of financial accountability.
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.
Professional Qualifications
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 working environment.
Excellence in English, oral and written.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the DanChurchAid (DCA) recruitment portal via the link: dca-1.career.emply.com. Alternatively, follow the application link provided on MyJobMag: Apply here.
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