Finance Officer

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Nala Feminist Collective

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Finance
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 2-5 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Location: Kenya
Gender equality and Social inclusion (GESI) Political participation
About Nalafem
Nalafem is a multigenerational platform of women political leaders striving towards the liberation of African women and girls. Since its inception in July 2021, Nalafem has directly impacted over 50,000 women and girls across 42 African countries, trained over 15,000 young women through Nalafem Academy, awarded 47 grassroots grants, convened 4 summits with 1000+ women leaders in Nairobi, Windhoeck, Freetown and Abuja, and achieved an indirect reach of over 1.45 million through digital campaigns.

Scope of work
The Part-Time Finance Officer will oversee Nalafem’s day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, statutory compliance, budgeting, and audit readiness. Reporting directly to the Director and working closely with HR, the Officer will ensure accurate financial records, timely payments and returns, effective financial controls, and compliance with applicable Kenyan requirements, including Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) processes.

Key Objectives
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date accounting records and provide reliable financial analysis of income, expenditure, cash flow, and liabilities.
  • Support responsible budget management, financial planning, quarterly reforecasting, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure timely and accurate tax and statutory compliance, including relevant KRA registrations, filings, payments, and reconciliations.
  • Maintain audit-ready financial records and coordinate effectively with external auditors.
  • Strengthen financial policies, internal controls, and the financial capacity of relevant team members.

Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
  • CPA qualification or another recognized professional accounting qualification.
  • At least three years of relevant accounting or finance experience; experience with nonprofit organizations or grant-funded projects is an advantage.
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory compliance, including KRA processes, iTax, and applicable eTIMS requirements.
  • Experience preparing for and supporting external audits, maintaining audit trails, and addressing audit recommendations.
  • Proficiency with computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets, financial reporting, and bank reconciliations.
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and cross-team coordination skills, including the ability to work effectively with HR and report to senior leadership.
  • Commitment to Nalafem’s mission and values; fluent written and spoken English.

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