AECF Finance Assistant Job 2026 – Nairobi
The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is hiring a Finance Assistant in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced finance professional to provide accounting and financial support to AECF’s Finance Department.
The official AECF opportunities page lists the vacancy as closing on 22 October 2026.
Job Details
- Job Title: Finance Assistant
- Employer: Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Job Category: NGO Jobs / Finance Jobs
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Level: Middle level
- Deadline: 22 October 2026
- Salary: Competitive
About AECF
AECF is an African development organisation that supports businesses and initiatives aimed at improving livelihoods, creating jobs and promoting inclusive economic development across Africa.
The Finance Assistant will support the organisation’s financial management activities and work with the wider Finance team.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance Assistant will provide accounting and financial support, including:
- Supporting the accruals process.
- Maintaining accurate financial data.
- Preparing and supporting financial reports.
- Performing account reconciliations.
- Supporting audit activities.
- Maintaining proper financial records.
- Supporting financial management and internal control processes.
- Working with other departments and stakeholders on financial matters.
The role requires accuracy, confidentiality and strong attention to detail.
Academic Qualifications
Applicants should have a relevant bachelor’s degree in a field such as:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Commerce
- Economics
- Statistics
- Or another relevant discipline.
A professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA is also required.
Experience Required
Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience managing finances, preferably within a large international nonprofit organisation or development/NGO environment.
Experience working with financial management systems and accounting processes will be valuable for this position.
Skills and Competencies
Successful candidates should have:
- Strong accounting and financial management skills.
- Good analytical and numerical abilities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to manage financial information accurately.
- Ability to work collaboratively with different teams.
- Good knowledge of financial controls and reporting.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official AECF opportunities page.
Official application page: AECF Opportunities – Finance Assistant
Find the Finance Assistant – Kenya, Nairobi vacancy and follow the application instructions provided by AECF.
Applicants should make sure their CV and application demonstrate their relevant accounting experience and professional qualifications.
Application Deadline
22 October 2026
Applications should be submitted before the stated closing date.
The official AECF opportunities page currently lists the Finance Assistant vacancy with this deadline.
Important Notice
Applicants should rely on the official AECF recruitment page for the latest vacancy information and application instructions.
Do not pay anyone who claims they can secure the position for you.
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