Accountant and Office Assistant

Machinery Rings (MR) are farmer-based self-help groups for providing farm mechanization service to small holder farmers. In Europe and Africa, Machinery Rings are registered as associations which are operated by a professional manager. Machinery Rings enable their members to use modern technology and participate in mechanization and technical progress without having to take the risk of unprofitable investments. On the other hand, they improve the utilization of existing technology in inter-farm use. In addition, farmers are trained in agriculture management tools by the MR staff.

With the support of the German Maschinenring Foundation and funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Agriculture, a three-year project has started in January 2026 with the target to initiate farmer self-help organizations as Machinery Rings Kenya.

For support of the project and our office in Kisumu/Westkenya, the Maschinenring Foundation is looking for a

Machinery Ring Accountant and Office Assistant

MR Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports for the project including:
• Ensure delivery of project related expenditure documentation to the German MR office
• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered in the computerized financial report (excel based)
• Entry and record keeping of procured machines and assets in inventory database
• Prepare invoice and billing reports
• Track payment of utility bills ensuring they are paid promptly
• Work with the MR Manager to source for quotations and provide cost analysis for supplies, equipment, and services
• Establish and maintain cash controls
• Monitor bank account and cash-on-hand
• Prepare and reconcile bank statements

Office Assistant Responsibilities

• Responsible for stationery and office supplies; ensuring adequate and timely service of supplies
• Support in the preparation of office visits and events
• Coordination of housekeeping arrangements and payment of service staff

Qualifications required

• University degree in administration or financing related Study, i.e. MBA
• Al least 4 years of professional experience, ideally experience in international cooperation and donor guidelines
• Proven experience in managing accounts
• Perseverance within the team to ensure necessary documentation
• Detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently and under pressure
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and similar programs
• Fluent in English
• Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya

We offer:

Full-time position in the target area around Kisumu and office infrastructure. You will be employed and thoroughly trained and backed up by the German MR office. The employment is initially limited to the period from March 2026 until Dezember 2028.

If interested to apply, please send your application with your salary expectations and the usual documents until 23rd February 2026 to Chris Onyango Westkenyamachineryring@outlook.com , Manager MR Westkenya and Katharina Schlick, PM Kenya & Rwanda, MR Foundation: katharina.schlick@maschinenringe.com

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