Your role<\/p>\n
\tThe Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting data produced and\/or validated by the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility, in compliance with internal procedures. The position holder acts as a team leader for the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the financial closing and reporting of accounts within their area of responsibility.<\/p>\n
Accountabilities & functional responsibilities<\/p>\n
\tAccountable for the quality and accuracy of the accounting data entry and reporting for the regions\/delegations under their area of responsibility;
\n\tSupervises a pool of accountants supporting several regions\/delegations.
\n\tEnsures seamless and accurate communication flow between the accountants and the client regions\/delegations;
\n\tContributes to designing and implementing an internal control system that guarantees reliable accounting data at any time;
\n\tControls, validates, and posts the accounting entries in the accounting software in timely manner;
\n\tPerforms control on the cash and bank reconciliations in the accounting software on a regular basis;
\n\tPerforms integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances on a regular basis;
\n\tLeads the maintenance of sound accounting documentation to meet external and internal audit requirements;
\n\tLeads the annual and monthly closing activities.
\n\tControls and validates the voucher matching of supply chain goods and adjustment entries;
\n\tCoordinates the reconciliation and consolidation of the balance sheet accounts of Field delegations\/sites;
\n\tCoordinates the work around the monthly List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation (LARC);
\n\tControls the upload of the finalized\/validated accounting vouchers and supporting documents to a dedicated tool;\u00a0
\n\tValidates and processes payments of invoices through on-line banking and monitor payment requests (upon request);
\n\tCoordinates the support and training to the finance and non- finance teams in the delegations\/sites under her\/his area of responsibility;\u00a0
\n\tUnderstands and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities for employees under their supervision.<\/p>\n
What we will look for in your profile<\/p>\n
\tUniversity degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field;
\n\tCPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing;
\n\tMinimum 6-8 years\u2019 experience in Accounting\/Finance position;
\n\tMinimum 2-3 years\u2019 leading\/managing a team experience;\u00a0
\n\tSound knowledge and experience in ERP (JD Edwards); \u00a0
\n\tExperience in an international organization or non-governmental organizations is an asset;
\n\tExcellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French\/Spanish\/Arabic is an asset)
\n\tExperience in managing regional accounting;
\n\tKnowledge of internal control systems and best practices in financial accounting;
\n\tAble to work independently and under pressure with high levels of complexity.<\/p>\n
What we offer<\/p>\n
\tDiverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
\n\tAn opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
\n\tTraining opportunities ;
\n\tFlexible work schedule.<\/p>\n
Additional information<\/p>\n
\tLocation:\u00a0Nairobi, Kenya
\n\tType of Contract:\u00a01-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
\n\tType of Position:\u00a0This position is open to Kenyan residents or individuals who possess the legal right to work in Kenya.<\/p>\n
Application deadline: 20th May 2026<\/p>\n
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