Established in 1863, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war.
As an Accountant, you will be responsible for the management of field accounts payable and general ledger files, recording, analysing, and reconciling of all accounting records in JD Edwards Enterprises (JDE)/ICRC Resources Integrated Solutions (IRIS). You will also handle the financial closing and reporting of accounts of the delegations under your area of responsibility.
Responsibilities
Receives invoices from field delegations and verifies their quality and completeness.
Prepares and records accounting entries in the accounting software (IRIS/JDE/Peoplesoft) in a timely manner.
Establishes and ensures accurate bookkeeping and archiving with appropriate supporting documents.
Performs cash and bank reconciliations in IRIS/JDE on a regular basis.
Performs integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances.
Ensures maintenance of sound accounting documentation to meet external and internal audit requirements.
Identifies anomalies or other issues and proposes solutions to the supervisor.
Participates in annual and monthly closing activities.
Applies and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines.
Performs voucher matching of supply chain goods and performs closed unbilled purchase order receipt adjustment entries to clear open receipts.
Monitors, reconciles, and consolidates balance sheet accounts of field delegations/sites.
Prepares and consolidates the monthly List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation (LARC).
Prepares weekly, monthly, or annual accounting reports as per the needs.
Uploads finalized/validated accounting vouchers and supporting documents to the dedicated tool.
Performs other accounting tasks as directed by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a similar field.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing.
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an Accounting/Finance position.
Sound knowledge and experience in ERP systems, specifically JD Edwards.
Excellent computer proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Orbus).
Excellent command of written and spoken English; knowledge of French, Spanish, or Arabic is an asset.
Strong organization, planning, and analytical skills.
What We Offer
A diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce.
An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide.
Training opportunities.
Flexible work schedule.
Additional Information
Type of Contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to budget discussion and performance).
Eligibility: This position is open to Kenyan residents or individuals who possess the legal right to work in Kenya.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the ICRC careers portal. Go to careers.icrc.org or use the application link provided: Apply Now. The application deadline is 15th May 2026.
