The Program Accountant will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial management and accounting support to program activities, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with both donor requirements and TechnoServe policies. Reporting directly to the Program Manager, with a dotted line to the Kenya Platform Financial Controller, the role will oversee the processing of financial transactions, budget tracking, financial reporting, and audit preparation, while maintaining accurate program records. This position plays a key role in supporting effective resource utilization and ensuring the program’s financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Transactions & Accounting
- Manage project financial records, process
payments, and maintain accurate ledgers, cash books, and program files.
- Review invoices, staff advances, and
reimbursements for accuracy, authorization, and correct coding.
- Ensure payroll data is captured accurately and
charged to the correct donor cost codes.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve
outstanding items promptly.
- Support financial documentation and maintain
compliance with TechnoServe, GIZ, and donor requirements.
Budget Monitoring & Reporting
- Track program expenditures against budgets and
flag variances for management action.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and
annual financial reports for internal and donor requirements.
- Support budget reviews, forecasts, and burn rate
analysis.
- Ensure all financial data is accurate, complete,
and submitted within set deadlines.
Partner Financial Support & Compliance
- Review subaward/partner financial reports and
supporting documentation for accuracy.
- Monitor partner expenditure against approved
budgets and donor regulations.
- Provide financial training and technical
assistance to partners and field staff.
- Ensure program financial operations comply with
donor rules, TechnoServe policies, and statutory regulations.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Support internal and external audits by
preparing schedules and documentation.
- Assist in implementing audit recommendations and
strengthening program-level controls.
- Maintain high levels of confidentiality
regarding sensitive financial information.
Asset & Procurement Support
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register and
ensure effective safeguarding of project assets.
- Support periodic asset verification and resource
utilization reviews.
- Collaborate with procurement staff to ensure
compliance with donor and TechnoServe procurement policies.
Required Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business-related courses,
e.g, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, etc.
- Professional Qualification in CPA, ACCA, and CMA
is a MUST.
- 3-5years of financial accounting experience,
preferably in an NGO environment
- Excellent IT skills with experience in operating
computer-based financial management systems
- Competent to advanced level in Microsoft
Excel
- Experience and knowledge of Serenic Navigator is
highly preferred
- Ability to work under pressure with minimum
supervision
- Experience in working with projects funded by
international donors
- Working knowledge of donor compliance rules and
regulations
- Willingness and ability to take the initiative
in identifying problems, suggesting solutions, and implementing agreed
solutions.
How to Apply
