Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Prior to the establishment of Akili, Haron Wachira was a consultant with UNDP for 2 years to establish the cause of endemic poverty in 20 constituencies spread accross Kenya and to develop possible ways out. The project proposed a slate of micro industries that could potentially create meaningful employment on a large scale in each of these counties. The b...

Responsibilities or duties

This is an on-site, part-time role for an Accountant based in Kisumu. The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting payroll activities, preparing financial forecasts, and providing input for budgeting processes. Regular collaboration with management and other stakeholders is necessary to ensure transparency and support decision-making within the organization.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and financial forecasting

Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations

Experience with accounting software systems and excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Familiarity with financial regulations, compliance, and auditing practices

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred

Prior experience in nonprofit or community-based organizations is a plus

Experience working with ERP systems or accounting automation is an added advantage.

Availability on a part-time, flexible basis

Retired CPA candidates are encouraged to apply

• Maintaining financial records
• Preparing reports
• Performing reconciliations
• Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Supporting payroll activities
• Preparing financial forecasts
• Providing input for budgeting processes
• Regular collaboration with management and other stakeholders

• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Financial forecasting
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Reconciliations
• Accounting software systems
• Microsoft Excel
• Analytical abilities
• Organizational abilities
• Problem-solving abilities
• Financial regulations
• Compliance
• Auditing practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred
• Prior experience in nonprofit or community-based organizations is a plus
• Experience working with ERP systems or accounting automation is an added advantage.
• Availability on a part-time, flexible basis
• Retired CPA candidates are encouraged to apply