Grant Accountant Job in Kenya - VSF

Key responsibility areas include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain updated partner records, funds movement and expenditure liquidation.
  • Manage implementing partner returns and entering them into MSD
  • Coordinating partner reporting in conjunction with the country teams
  • Receiving and filing the partner support documents in the prescribed manner
  • Prepare backups of financial documents both hard and soft copies
  • Assist in monitoring of expense levels to avoid over expenditure and mis-postings of expenses.
  • Reviewing the partner financial support documents for completeness
  • Review project burn rates and provide feedback to project holders
  • Implement donor financial regulation in funds management
  • Ensure adherence to VSF Germany and donor procurement guidelines
  • Development, update and cascading of governing donor and statutory regulation on financial reporting and performance to project implementation teams
  • Consolidate and submit reviewed monthly/quarterly partner financial reports to line supervisors and designate Finance Consultant Programs person in HQ.

Person Requirements/qualifications


  • Degree in accounting or related discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Qualifications as a Certified Public Accountant is mandatory
  • At least 3 years’ hand-on experience in similar position.
  • Experience working with Non-Governmental Organization(s) will be an added advantage,
  • Computer literacy with good command in Microsoft office a must
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of an ERP and large-scale accounting software system (SAP, MSD) is essential. Knowledge of hands on use of MSD 365 accounting package would be a decisive advantage.
  • Ability to work in a diverse team, work with impartiality and able to work under strict deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit an application letter and CV plus 3 names of referees (one of them being their immediate supervisor) with their full contacts through this Google Form:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. Closing date for receiving applications is Monday, 25th August 2025, before 16:00 pm.