Job Title: Manager, Financial Accounting & Treasury
Date Posted: 24/06/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: United States
International University
Industry: Finance
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 09/07/2026
Reports
to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for managing the University’s financial assets, liabilities and risk exposures.
It involves strategic planning and oversight of the institution’s treasury operations, ensuring optimal liquidity, managing financial risks, and enhancing the financial health of the University.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial Treasury Policies to support the
University long-term goals.
- Give advisory to the University management on financial cash flow
planning and investment opportunities.
- Oversee the management of the University’s investment portfolio,
ensuring alignment with risk tolerance and return objectives as per
approved investment policies (IPS).
- Explore Cash Investment Opportunities to ensure high Returns by
optimizing the use of cash and other financial assets through effective
investment strategies.
- Review Monthly payroll (Full time, Adjunct and Casual) and ensure
compliance with relevant statutory regulatory requirements related to
payroll payments
- Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and other
agencies to ensure efficiency and smooth operations of the University.
- Review Monthly Project Reports before submission to the External and
internal Donors
- Review Daily, weekly and monthly Bank Reconciliations and all
relevant Journals postings
- Prepare Monthly, Quarterly and annual Cash flow planning and Monitor
Cash Positions at banks to ensure sufficient liquidity levels for
operations and cash requirements.
- Supervision and improvement of Section Processes and update of
standard operating Procedures (SOP’s)
- Review annual and interim Audit Schedules and ensure Section’s Audit
Schedules are up to date
- Review of Daily Postings and Maintain accurate records of all
treasury transactions and activities
- Review of General Ledger Reconciliations – Account Codes allocated
to Treasury Accounts Staff and ensuring their timely completion.
- Identify, assess, and manage financial risks, including interest
rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and credit risk and regularly update the
Risk Register.
- Monitor market trends and economic conditions to inform investment
decisions.
- Lead and mentor the treasury team, fostering a culture of high
performance and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with project managers/Principal Investigators and
donors to provide financial guidance and support.
- Provide training and development opportunities for team members.
- Ensure effective succession planning within the department
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Certified Public Accountant of Kenya – CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent
- Relevant Master’s Degree;
- Member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)/ACCA
- Proficiency in Computer Applications;
- Served as Senior Accountant for a minimum of 3 years
- Shown Merit and Ability as reflected in Work Performance and
Results.
How to Apply
Interested
applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of
educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three
referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the
address below by COB
Director,
Human Resources
United States International University- Africa
P.O Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: jobs-finance@usiu.ac.ke
