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

Established in 1863, the ICRC operates worldwide, helping people affected by conflict and armed violence and promoting the laws that protect victims of war. An independent and neutral organization, its mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We are based in Geneva, Switzerland, and employ some 14,500 people in more than 80 countries. T...

Responsibilities or duties

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting data produced and/or validated by the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility, in compliance with internal procedures. The position holder acts as a team leader for the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the financial closing and reporting of accounts within their area of responsibility.

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

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field;

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing;

Sound knowledge and experience in ERP (JD Edwards);

Knowledge of internal control systems and best practices in financial accounting;

Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French/Spanish/Arabic is an asset)

Experience needed

Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance position;

Minimum 2-3 years’ leading/managing a team experience;

Experience in managing regional accounting;

Experience in an international organization or non-governmental organizations is an asset;

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Able to work independently and under pressure with high levels of complexity.

What we offer

Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce ;

An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide ;

Training opportunities ;

Flexible work schedule.

Additional information

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Type of Contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)

Type of Position: This position is open to Kenyan residents or individuals who possess the legal right to work in Kenya.

• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of the accounting data entry and reporting for the regions/delegations under their area of responsibility;
• Supervises a pool of accountants supporting several regions/delegations.
• Ensures seamless and accurate communication flow between the accountants and the client regions/delegations;
• Contributes to designing and implementing an internal control system that guarantees reliable accounting data at any time;
• Controls, validates, and posts the accounting entries in the accounting software in timely manner;
• Performs control on the cash and bank reconciliations in the accounting software on a regular basis;
• Performs integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances on a regular basis;
• Leads the maintenance of sound accounting documentation to meet external and internal audit requirements;
• Leads the annual and monthly closing activities.
• Controls and validates the voucher matching of supply chain goods and adjustment entries;
• Coordinates the reconciliation and consolidation of the balance sheet accounts of Field delegations/sites;
• Coordinates the work around the monthly List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation (LARC);
• Controls the upload of the finalized/validated accounting vouchers and supporting documents to a dedicated tool;
• Validates and processes payments of invoices through on-line banking and monitor payment requests (upon request);
• Coordinates the support and training to the finance and non- finance teams in the delegations/sites under her/his area of responsibility;
• Understands and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities for employees under their supervision.

• ERP (JD Edwards)
• Internal control systems
• Financial accounting best practices
• Team leadership
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing