Applications close 3 February 2025. Applications may only be submitted via the portal on sinapis.hiringthing.com.

The Finance Associate is an aspiring finance professional and an ambitious self-starter who will provide support to our East Africa Finance Team. This is a motivated, high-performing associate with a degree in business or a related field and an interest in entrepreneurship and economic development. This position will work closely with the Financial  Accountant and the Associate Director of Finance, Compliance & Risk.

Role level: Associate

Reports to: Associate Director of Finance, Compliance & Risk

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Employment type: Salaried, full-time

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Support the East Africa Finance Team in paying all invoices on time; gain authorizations on payment requests and ensure that deadlines for remittance are met by following stipulated approval processes
• Prepare Uganda & Rwanda financial statements in accordance with IFRS with the guidance of the Financial Accountant
• Send proof of payment notices in a timely manner to vendors for all processed payments. 
• Reconcile cash and bank accounts weekly  and submit for review by the Financial Accountant. 
• Maintain an organized, well-documented, and sequential filing system for all processed payments with all files labeled properly and visibly
• Check bank statements regularly for any irregularities and notify your manager accordingly.
• Prepare an up-to-date weekly cash flow performance report from previous periods and projection for the 12-weeks ahead with the guidance of Associate Director Finance Compliance &  Risk. 
• Ensure that all payroll and other statutory deductions in Uganda, and Rwanda are filed and paid at least two (2) days before the due statutory dates the following month.
• Maintain an active asset register for each country with guidance  from the Financial Accountant
• Provide administrative support to the East Africa Finance Team by monitoring the shared department email inbox and responding to or forwarding messages to the appropriate parties
• Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)
• Lean forward to meet other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a great education and have excelled in your endeavors so far

• You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him

• You are humble and have a teachable spirit

• You are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignment

   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA/ACCA finalist

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 1-3 years of relevant internship or employment experience

• A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private sector development

• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Strong character and integrity

• Ability to work independently in a small team environment

   

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Deep, fulfilling impact. This is a mission impacting thousands of lives economically, socially, and spiritually.

• The opportunity to enable and empower incredible entrepreneurs that God is using to grow companies that provide jobs for the materially poor and change communities around the world.

• World-class development experience. We work at the frontier and the leading edge of private-sector development, and you’ll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty.

• Unique professional experiences, coaching, and mentorship opportunities.

   

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING

Please only submit your application directly to sinapis.hiringthing.com. You must include a PDF resume and a one-page cover letter that sufficiently addresses the following:

1. What motivated you to apply for this role?

2. Sinapis is a Christian organization with a mission of making disciples and alleviating poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. Briefly describe what this mission means to you.

3. In your own words, what will make a Finance Associate in this role successful?

4. What else would you like to share with us as we consider your application? (You may discuss expected constraints, personal circumstances, professional aspirations, or anything else you feel would be relevant for the hiring committee to consider).

We are excited to read your cover letter. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.