Senior Admin/ Accountant Job in Kenya - CISP

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the overall financial planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of KikoRomeo project activities related to finance/admin.
  • Ensure timely execution of the financial work plan and achievement of results.
  • Manage the financial and administrative aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with AICS, CISP and KikoRomeo regulations.
  • Develop and oversee budgets, financial and narrative reports, and expenditure tracking to ensure effective resource utilization in coordination with the Project Manager.
  • Develop staff, partner and supplier contracts ensuring they are fully compliant with
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the WINGS Project in collaboration with the relevant CISP staff.
  • Work with the monitoring & evaluation professional (MEAL) to collect & analyze key financial data and propose project modifications where necessary.
  • Assist the Project Manager in developing a successful business model for the Fashion Lab to be self-sustaining after the project ends.
  • Develop budgets for grant proposals for support and grow after the end of this financial cycle.

Staff Management


  • Train key staff in the SOPs and book-keeping ensuring they are compliant with purchasing and contracting requirements of the donor AICS.
  • Coordinate with the Program Manager and the financial representative of CISP (weekly meetings)

Key Deliverables

  • Monthly Financial Reports to the MD of Iko Ziwa Africa Ltd and Project Manager (PM)
  • Quarterly reports for sign off by the PM, MD and delivery to CISP
  • Annual Project Audit
  • End of Project Audit

Requirements:

Education:

A university degree in a relevant field such as Project Management, Business Administration, Accounting.

Professional Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management
  • Proven expertise in financial and budget management.
  • Experience managing Human Resources (HR).
  • Strong planning and coordination skills.
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili. Desirable Skills:
  • CPA
  • Experience working with entrepreneurs and co-working spaces

How to Apply

The interested applicants with the required skills are invited to submit their application to kikoromeonairobi@gmail.com and cc kenya@cisp-ngo.org not later than Sunday 16th November 2025 by 23.59 (EAT) with the E-Mail subject line as job title. Late applications will not be reviewed.

Applications must include ALL of the following in order to be assessed:

Cover letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications for this position including your availability and salary expectation.

CV including 2 referees (maximum 2 pages)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.