CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by former Peace Corps Volunteer Liz Fanning with the idea of turning community development in Africa over to local changemakers. During her own service, Liz was approached by young Moroccans who wanted to be Peace Corps Volunteers so they could help people in their own country, but she had to tell them it was only for Americans. www.corpsafrica.org
Since launching its first program in Morocco in 2013, it has expanded to over 11 countries across the continent and aims to expand to all 54 of Africa’s countries in the next ten years. To date, CorpsAfrica has hosted hundreds of volunteers across Morocco, Senegal, Malawi, Rwanda, Ghana, The Gambia, Ethiopia, Kenya,South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire and Uganda, who have completed over 800 projects, including building wells, schools, roads, and irrigation systems; establishing literacy programs; and supporting vegetable and livestock farms.
Overview of the Position:
The role of the Finance Officer is to manage all day-to-day accounting including budgeting, tax compliance and procurement operations for CorpsAfrica/Kenya to safeguard the organization's resources. By establishing strong financial controls and coordinating closely with the Global Support Office, you ensure compliance and alignment with the donor requirements and organizational goals.
CLASSIFICATION: Full Time
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
REPORTS TO: Country Director
Specific Responsibilities:- Manage all financial operations for CorpsAfrica/Kenya, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, ledger management, and reconciliations.
- Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports (including Financial Statements), ensuring accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
- Support implementation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal reporting and budgeting processes.
- Maintain budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure alignment with the organization's financial objectives and policy.
- Ensure compliance with all local tax regulations, e.g. PAYE, NSSF, SHA, corporate taxes, etc, and liaise with tax authorities as needed.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely submission of required documentation.
- Establish and improve financial processes and controls to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Oversee all the procurement processes for CorpsAfrica/Kenya, ensuring adherence to procurement policy and donor requirements.
- Support CorpsAfrica/Kenya projects activities by efficient and effective Financial and Procurement processes
- Work closely with the global finance team to align local operations with the Global Support Office’s broader financial goals.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) registered with ICPAK
- Minimum of 3 years professional experience, preferably in the NGO sector
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial management skills
- Familiarity with an accounting system
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter that illustrates qualifications relevant to this role and a résumé through JazzHR.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in Kenya. and should not require employment sponsorship. Only complete applications will be considered. Deadline to apply is Nov 27, 2026.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CorpsAfrica encourages applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability or any other legally protected basis.
