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

Family Fellowship Church of Christ (FFCC) is a vibrant, Christ-centered Pentecostal church established in 2002, with headquarters in Makadara, Nairobi. With over 700 members across multiple counties and a network of active branches, FFCC is committed to holistic ministry that transforms lives spiritually, socially, and economically.

Our ministry extends beyond Sunday worship—we are actively engaged in discipleship programs, community outreach initiatives, and empowerment projects that demonstrate Christ's love in practical ways. Guided by our vision to manifest Christ's image on earth, we operate with unwavering commitment to family values, integrity, excellence, and accountability. Our leadership structure is aligned with evangelical Christian principles, ensuring biblical stewardship and transparent governance.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Church Accountant is a critical stewardship role responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, transparency, and accountability of FFCC's resources across the headquarters and all branch locations. This position serves as the primary guardian of the church's financial health, ensuring that every shilling entrusted by our congregation through tithes, offerings, and donations is managed with excellence, recorded with precision, and reported with complete transparency.

The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting excellence with a deep understanding of church ministry context, demonstrating both professional competence and spiritual maturity. You will work closely with pastoral leadership, branch coordinators, and external auditors to maintain robust financial systems that support ministry growth while upholding the highest standards of biblical stewardship and regulatory compliance.

This role requires someone who can navigate the unique intersection of nonprofit accounting, multi-location financial management, and ministry sensitivity, someone who views accurate accounting not merely as compliance, but as an act of worship and faithful stewardship of Kingdom resources.

Responsibilities or duties

• Maintain accurate records of all income (tithes, offerings, donations, projects) and expenses
• Frequently update the incomes ledger with members contributions
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for all transactions
• Manage multiple income channels (cash, MPesa, bank transfers)
• Maintain a clear chart of accounts and full audit trail
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and weekly petty cash checks
• Conduct weekly bank and M-Pesa reconciliations, reconciling all transactions to the cashbook.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Prepare accurate payroll by latest 20th of every month
• File other statutory returns (NSSF, SHIF, PAYE, AHL, NITA Levy) at the regulator specified dates.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan tax laws and deadlines
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
• Provide budget vs. actual analysis and quarterly insights
• Produce consolidated reports for all branches
• Prepare annual audit-ready financial statements
• Lead annual budgeting process
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor expenditures against the predetermined budget estimates, giving corrective measures for abnormal variations.
• Monitor spending and flag variances above 10%
• Support leadership with financial planning and adjustments
• Standardize accounting systems across branches
• Review branch reports and provide training
• Conduct periodic site visits and audits
• Consolidate branch financial data
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Track acquisitions, depreciation, and disposals
• Conduct annual asset verification
• Develop and enforce financial policies
• Strengthen controls to prevent fraud and errors
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain secure financial records (7-year retention)
• Liaise with external auditors
• Prepare audit documentation and schedules
• Implement audit recommendations
• Manage accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage)
• Integrate digital payment systems (MPesa, online giving)
• Train staff and improve financial processes

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

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (required)
• At least CPA Intermediate Level (Part II), Full certification and ICPAK membership (preferred)

Experience needed

Experience

• At least 5 years in accounting
• Experience in nonprofit/church or faith-based accounting setup will be an added advantage.
• Experience with multi-entity or branch accounting is an advantage

Technical Skills

• Experience in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including MS Word and advanced Excel
• Familiarity with MPesa and digital finance tools

Interpersonal Skills

• Clear communication of financial information
• Team collaboration and training ability
• Strong relationship management with leadership and stakeholders

Character & Ethics

• Integrity and confidentiality (non-negotiable)
• Reliability and accountability
• Ability to work independently under pressure
• Attention to detail

Spiritual Requirements

• Born-again Christian with active church involvement
• Demonstrates spiritual maturity and alignment with FFCC values
• Pastoral recommendation required

• Maintain accurate records of all income (tithes, offerings, donations, projects) and expenses
• Frequently update the incomes ledger with members contributions
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for all transactions
• Manage multiple income channels (cash, MPesa, bank transfers)
• Maintain a clear chart of accounts and full audit trail
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and weekly petty cash checks
• Conduct weekly bank and M-Pesa reconciliations, reconciling all transactions to the cashbook.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Prepare accurate payroll by latest 20th of every month
• File other statutory returns (NSSF, SHIF, PAYE, AHL, NITA Levy) at the regulator specified dates.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan tax laws and deadlines
• Prepare monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
• Provide budget vs. actual analysis and quarterly insights
• Produce consolidated reports for all branches
• Prepare annual audit-ready financial statements
• Lead annual budgeting process
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor expenditures against the predetermined budget estimates, giving corrective measures for abnormal variations.
• Monitor spending and flag variances above 10%
• Support leadership with financial planning and adjustments
• Standardize accounting systems across branches
• Review branch reports and provide training
• Conduct periodic site visits and audits
• Consolidate branch financial data
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Track acquisitions, depreciation, and disposals
• Conduct annual asset verification
• Develop and enforce financial policies
• Strengthen controls to prevent fraud and errors
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Maintain secure financial records (7-year retention)
• Liaise with external auditors
• Prepare audit documentation and schedules
• Implement audit recommendations
• Manage accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage)
• Integrate digital payment systems (MPesa, online giving)
• Train staff and improve financial processes

• Experience in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills including MS Word and advanced Excel
• Familiarity with MPesa and digital finance tools
• Clear communication of financial information
• Team collaboration and training ability
• Strong relationship management with leadership and stakeholders
• Integrity and confidentiality (non-negotiable)
• Reliability and accountability
• Ability to work independently under pressure
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (required)
• At least CPA Intermediate Level (Part II), Full certification and ICPAK membership (preferred)
• At least 5 years in accounting
• Experience in nonprofit/church or faith-based accounting setup will be an added advantage.
• Experience with multi-entity or branch accounting is an advantage