Purpose of Position:
GROOTS
Kenya seeks to hire an accountant who will work with the rest of finance team
to support in the implementation of accounting and financial management
functions and ensure compliance with GROOTS Kenya policies, procedures and
donor requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
Financial
Management & Compliance
- Review and verify Women Rights Organizations’
budgets, financial reports, and supporting documents in line with GROOTS
Kenya policies and donor requirements.
- Identify financial gaps, risks, and compliance
issues and advise on corrective actions in Women Rights Organization
financial management practices.
- Support budget development, expenditure
monitoring, and donor financial reporting.
- Ensure financial records are well maintained,
policies adhered to, and internal controls implemented.
- Assist in project and institutional audit
preparation and coordinate audit processes.
- Conduct periodic capacity-building sessions on
financial management for partners.
Accounting & Payments
- Timely and accurate capturing of financial data
in the accounting system.
- Review payment vouchers and requisitions,
ensuring correct allocation to budget lines.
- Process payments accurately and on time through
the paybill portal and reconcile weekly.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of bank statements,
petty cash, and imprest accounts.
- Resolve accounting discrepancies and
irregularities.
Financial
Reporting & Systems
- Generate monthly management financial reports
and donor reports as per requirements.
- Track expenditures in real time against budgets
and donor compliance standards.
- Maintain updated and accurate financial
databases and supporting documentation.
- Safeguard confidentiality of all financial data
and uphold GROOTS Kenya’s financial reputation.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Finance
Officer on finance, accounting, procurement, and administration matters.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
Commerce, or any business-related field from a recognized university.
- CPA (K) qualification or equivalent professional
certification required
- 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in a Not for
profit organization
- Experience working with donors such as EU,
Global Affairs Canada, Mastercard Foundation, WORLD BANK and UN agencies
- Prior experience managing an annual budget of $
2.0 -4.0 Million
- Experience in using Microsoft Navision
- Proficiency in accounting software mostly Ms
Excel.
- High attention to detail, integrity, and ability
to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability to prioritize, organize and carry out
multiple tasks efficiently under pressure and with little supervision.
How to Apply
Interested
qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their
qualifications and relevant experience to talent@grootskenya.org
by COB 16th September 2025. Applicants
must indicate the POSITION in the email subject. Only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted.
GROOTS
Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
