Our client, a mission-driven school, is seeking a diligent and highly organized Accountant to oversee the organisation’s financial operations.

The ideal candidate will ensure financial accuracy, transparency, and full compliance with Kenyan statutory laws, donor requirements, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities.

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and provide financial insights to management.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documents, and a strong internal control environment.
• Support annual budgeting, monitor program and project expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, fund restrictions, and accurate logging and allocation of donations.
• Process payroll, verify accuracy, and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF).
• Coordinate internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliation schedules.
• Maintain an updated fixed asset register and oversee consistent bank and cashbook reconciliations.

Key Qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) qualification or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably in an NGO, education, or faith-based setting.
• Experience in fund accounting, donor reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and alignment with Christian values.

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and provide financial insights to management.
• Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documents, and a strong internal control environment.
• Support annual budgeting, monitor program and project expenditures, and prepare financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, fund restrictions, and accurate logging and allocation of donations.
• Process payroll, verify accuracy, and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF).
• Coordinate internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliation schedules.
• Maintain an updated fixed asset register and oversee consistent bank and cashbook reconciliations.

• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, or similar)
• Advanced Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail
• High ethical standards
• Confidentiality

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) qualification or equivalent.
• 3–5 years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably in an NGO, education, or faith-based setting.
• Experience in fund accounting, donor reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Alignment with Christian values.