Senior Project Accountant - Grants and Sub-Grantee Financial Management
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Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Est. KES 180,000 – 300,000/moEst.
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Posted 2 days ago
What you bring
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional accounting qualification or progress toward one, such as CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent, would be an advantage.
At least 5-8 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, including substantial experience with grant-funded projects, with strong preference of experience of working with international development donors and foundations such as Gates Foundation, MasterCard Foundation, FCDO, GAVI, etc.
Demonstrated experience on financial management of sub-grantees, implementing partners, or downstream recipients.
Strong knowledge of grant compliance, donor reporting, budgeting, cost allocation, and financial monitoring.
Experience supporting audits and responding to audit findings.
Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets skills.
Core Competencies:
Strong analytical, reconciliation, and financial-reporting skills.
High level of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
Sound judgement and ability to identify and mitigate financial and compliance risks.
Ability to interpret grant agreements, budgets, and financial policies.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Integrity, accountability, and commitment to ethical financial management.
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