Accountant

World Concern

Job Title: Accountant

Location:

Primary Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate accounting systems, ensuring timely financial reporting and system integrity.
• Ensure compliance with donor (GFFO/Humedica) and organizational financial guidelines and policies.
• Lead budget planning and expenditure monitoring, ensuring costs are allowable and within donor requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and project assets.
• Monitor fund balances, cash flow, and initiate fund transfers to support smooth operations in both countries.
• Upload monthly reports to the donor cloud system and act as the primary finance contact for Humedica.
• Provide financial advice to project and country leadership on risk and compliance issues.
• Ensure sound document filing systems and prepare for audit readiness.
• Support staff capacity building in financial management and accounting practices.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce Degree from a recognized University or related field with at least two years experience in a similar position. Alternatively, a CPAK/ACCA holder from a recognized institution with a minimum of three year’s experience in a similar position.
• Familiarity with not-for-profit Accounting systems will be required.
• Experience working with EU Government grants. Working knowledge of GFFO and EU rules and regulations.
• Above average functional knowledge of Excel and MS Office suit.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Experience working cross culturally
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili; both written and verbal
  

Working Environment and Conditions

• Basic office environment with periodic disruption of power, water, internet etc.
• Based in Samburu County
• Working and living in a cross-cultural, sometimes unstable or insecure environment.
• Periodic travel to more remote field locations.
• Apolitical, gender sensitive office setting.
• Limited access to medical facilities. Health and hygiene standards are often poor.
• Drug free environment including alcohol and tobacco.
  

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