Position Overview:
The Accountant ensures reliable financial recordkeeping, timely
reporting, and strong compliance with organizational and statutory financial
requirements. Accurate financial systems ensure that programs can operate
effectively and sustainably. This role directly supports responsible use of
resources intended to improve youth wellbeing.
Roles
and responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Record and reconcile all financial transactions
in line with organizational policies and accounting standards.
- Support and or prepare monthly, quarterly, and
annual financial reports and support budget variance analysis.
- Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare
journal entries as required.
- Support in the preparation of year-end financial
statements and audits.
Accounts Payable & Receivable:
- Process vendor payments, staff reimbursements,
and other disbursements accurately and on time.
- Monitor receivables, follow up on outstanding
invoices, and support donor reporting and grant tracking.
- Maintain proper documentation and coding of
transactions for audit readiness.
- Manage the Boya expense system according to
departmental policies and procedures.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the development of annual budgets and
assist teams with budget monitoring.
- Help track project-level spending to ensure
alignment with grant agreements and internal allocations.
Compliance & Controls:
- Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and
regulatory requirements.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of
internal controls across all finance functions.
- Assist with payroll processing and related tax
filings.
Process Improvement & Collaboration:
- Identify opportunities to streamline finance
systems and processes for improved efficiency.
- Collaborate with program, operations, and
development teams to ensure financial accuracy and responsiveness to team
needs.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive
financial information with integrity.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field.
- CPA K preferred.
- Minimum 4 years of accounting experience,
ideally in a nonprofit or project-based environment.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g.,
QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Excel.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
and financial reporting.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects or
grants is an added advantage.
How to
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