MAZIDO International are looking for an Entry-Level / Early Career Finance Assistant to join our team in Voi, Taita Taveta County to support budgeting, reporting, procurement, payroll, and compliance. ย This role is designed to offer a supportive, practical learning environment where a recent graduate can build a strong foundation in NGO.
MAZIDO International (Management of Arid Zones Initiatives and Development Option) is a community-led non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Voi, Taita-Taveta County. Its mission is to empower the community to utilize natural resources productively
We value practical aptitude, willingness to learn, and proactive problem-solving just as much as formal qualifications. If you are confident using computers, enjoy working with spreadsheets and numbers, pick up new digital systems quickly, and have a sharp eye for accuracy, this opportunity is for you.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in reviewing, stamping, and organizing receipts, invoices, delivery notes, and payment vouchers. Ensure every transaction has complete supporting documentation.
- Accurately enter financial records, vendor bills, and operational expenses into the accounting system (ERP) and Excel monitoring sheets.
- Support the preparation of payment requests, manage petty cash vouchers, track project mobile money disbursements (M-Pesa), and assist in monthly bank reconciliation preparations.
- Assist the Finance Officer in preparing monthly statutory deduction schedules (PAYE, NSSF, SHA/NHIF, Housing Levy, and Withholding Tax) and submitting returns via the KRA iTax portal.
- Retrieve, organize, and systematically file project vouchers and contracts in readiness for internal reviews, annual organizational audits, and donor verifications.
- Spot discrepancies in bills, missing receipts, or calculations early, and take proactive initiative to follow up and resolve them smoothly with program colleagues and suppliers.
CANDIDATE PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduated not more than three (3) years ago (Class of 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026) with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
- Comfortable using everyday computer applications, web portals, and spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets).
- Quick to adapt to new software tools, digital workflows, and organizational guidelines with enthusiasm and minimal supervision.
- Curious, thoughtful, and proactive when handling errors, discrepancies, or operational bottlenecks.
- Entry-level / flexible. Previous industrial attachment, internship, or volunteer exposure in an office or NGO environment is welcomed, but fresh graduates with strong motivation are warmly encouraged to apply.
DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Uncompromising adherence to ethical standards, transparency, and confidentiality.
- High degree of precision when verifying numbers, dates, receipts, and names.
- Positive interpersonal skills, clear communication, and readiness to support colleagues across field programs.
