# Finance Assistance

**Company:** [Trócaire](null/companies/ufhJKEGrdmBySwwdgARW72.md)
**Location:** Nairobi, Kenya
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**About Trócaire** 

Trócaire is an International NGO. We work with local partners in the world’s most at-risk communities and with people in Ireland to tackle the underlying causes of poverty and injustice and respond to the crises they create. Together we bring about positive and lasting change for a just world. Trócaire works in up to 20 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. We work towards five goals:  

•          Promote Access to Justice;  

•          Achieve Climate & Environmental Justice;  

•          Ensure Women & Girls’ Protection, Voice & Influence;  

•          Save Lives and Protect Human Dignity and  

•          Mobilise the Public on the island of Ireland to achieve Global Justice. 

Do you want to know more about Trocaire, the organisation? Find out more at [www.trocaire.org](https://www.trocaire.org)

Trócaire has been working in Gedo, implementing humanitarian programmes across different themes for the last 28 years. Currently Trócaire implements Health, Nutrition, WASH, Protection, Resilience and Education Programme activities and at times works with local organisations working in Gedo as partners.

Trócaire’s work in Somalia is delivered in partnership with stakeholders and local organisations to tackle the root causes of poverty, and injustice, supporting people to use their power to create positive and lasting change.

Trócaire received funding from Irish Aid under the five-year Ireland’s Civil Society Partnership (2023-2027) funding scheme. Trócaire’s programme will contribute to a Better World by implementing interlinked Long-Term Development, Chronic Humanitarian Crises and Acute Humanitarian Crises response interventions. Trócaire's Strategic Plan – Local Power Global Justice (2021-2025) forms the core framework that underpins the intervention. Trócaire’s work in Somalia will be delivered in partnership with stakeholders and local organisations to tackle the root causes of poverty, injustice and violence, supporting people to use their power to create positive and lasting change. The programme is recruiting a Finance Intern, who will be supporting in filling of the financial documents, retrieving of the financial documents on needs basis and to ensure that the documents are accurately completed and having all the support documents.

The finance Assistnace will work in close collaboration with the finance and Administration officer, Programme Accountants and Program Support and Administration officers.

The role will report to: Reporting to Head of Finance and Administration Manager

**Key responsibilities**     

**Finance and Administration Support**

·       Ensure payment requests comply with finance procedures and guidelines as per the Finance and Budgeting Policy.

·       Prepare monthly batch uploads for taxi and flight expenses for review and upload to Agresso.

·       Ensure all digital payment documents are stamped "paid."

·       Support the Head of Finance in the review of weekly bank statements for Mogadishu and ensure completion of the corresponding monthly checklist.

·       Assist the Finance Officer with monthly statutory returns filing.

·       Provide administrative and clerical support to the finance department as needed.

·       Undertake any other duties as directed by the Programme Finance Manager.

·       Support the digital processing of payments and maintain organized folders for all financial documents, including invoices, receipts, bank statements, financial reports, and contracts.

·       Support the Somalia Programme Support Officers (PSAOs) with monthly reviewing, cleaning up the folders for blank templates, and merging of finance documents using the assigned PDF rights.

·       Ensure timely and efficient retrieval of documents for financial reporting, internal and external audits, and other requirements.

·       Support the Finance team in maintaining an up-to-date digital payments finance folder, ensuring all payment records and supporting documents are filed, and monthly filing is completed and closed.

·       Maintain a monthly timesheet folder for Somalia staff and follow up to ensure all staff submit their timesheets on time.

·       Ensure archived finance correspondence documents are properly filed in the box folder and easily retrievable when needed.

·       Maintain a dedicated folder for statutory returns-related payments.

·       Collaborate closely with finance team members to ensure efficient document handling and filing processes.

**Audit Support**

·       Support the Head of Finance (HoF) in updating the audit tracker for the Somalia programme.

·       Liaise with the respective Programme Accountant to facilitate the retrieval of sample documents required for Project audits, and ensure files are categorized and indexed systematically to support efficient review and audit readiness.

·       Support the updating of Salesforce with final audit reports, at both project and organizational level.

**Safeguarding Programme Participants-Children & Adults**

Trócaire is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Global Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. More information on Trócaire’s safeguarding policies available [here](https://www.trocaire.org/about/accountability/safeguarding/).

**Diversity and inclusion**

**We welcome diverse applicants to join our inclusive workforce.**

Trócaire is an equal opportunities employer. We are an organisation that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to bring their experiences and perspectives to Trócaire.

Diversity and Inclusion statement available [here](https://www.trocaire.org/join-us/careers/)

## Requirements

**Essential Requirements**

·       Degree or higher Diploma in finance or related field and/ or CPA Section II

·       Working experience in Trocaire minimum over 6 months added advantage.

·       Strong computer skills, including in use of MS office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).

·       Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player.

·       Strong organisational skills, initiative, and ability to prioritise work.

·       Ability to perform several tasks with attention to detail.

·       Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to team members and partners.

·       Ability to show initiative and take responsibility.

·       Ability to work both independently and as part of teamwork.

·       Possesses an unwavering sense of integrity.

·       Ability to engage effectively and respectfully with a diverse group of team members and partners.

·       Commitment to, and understanding of, Trócaire’s Mision and values.

        **Qualities**

Ability to work with minimum supervision.

·       Cultural sensitivity and respect.

·       Flexible and willing to work additional hours to ensure that the required results are delivered.

·       High level of reliability, objectivity and honesty.

## Benefits

**Job Title:  Finance Assistant.**

**Country Program-**

**Somalia Programme.**

**The role will report to the (Head of Finance and Administration (FAM)**

**Duty Station: Global Support Office (Nairobi)**

**Contract Duration: Fixed Term - (12 months, with possibility of extension)**

For the candidate with the required experience and passion for  
the role, Trócaire offers a competitive salary and benefits package.Working experience in Trocaire minimum over 6 months added advantage.

**Closing Date: 27th September 2026.**