Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant at the University of Nairobi is a critical role responsible for managing project finances, ensuring compliance with donor and organizational financial policies. This position involves budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting for Japanese-funded programs and other research-based initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in NGO accounting and a strong understanding of public sector procurement processes.\n\n### Responsibilities\n- Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.\n- Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial policies and regulations.\n- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors and stakeholders.\n- Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and analyze variances.\n- Oversee disbursement of funds and review payment documentation.\n- Support and coordinate internal and external audits.\n- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard project resources.\n- Train and mentor project staff on financial management and donor compliance.\n- Collaborate with program and procurement teams to align financial operations with project goals.\n- Liaise with donors and stakeholders on financial matters.\n\n### Qualifications and Experience\n- A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a major in either Finance or Accounting.\n- At least five (5) years of experience in an accounting role.\n- Minimum of three (3) years working in a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or a research-based institution collaborating with local and international universities.\n- Experience working with Japanese-funded programs is a requirement.\n- Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA Affiliate or equivalent).\n- Certificate in grants management training programme.\n- Advanced knowledge and skills in finance/accounting information systems.\n- Good understanding of Public Sector Procurement/Finance processes.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested and qualified candidates should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume (maximum two pages) to . The application should include details of qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees with their contact information. Applicants must state their current designation, salary, and benefits. The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement. Applications should be sent as one PDF file by .