WHO WE ARE

Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust is a charitable organization working in the rural area of Rarieda sub-County in Siaya County, Kenya. Our vision is people believing in themselves and working together to build a vibrant and progressive community. Our mission is to empower communities and build their capacities to create positive change for children and y...

Grants Accountant

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

3 years

Location

Siaya

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit , NGO/Non-Profit

Salary Range

KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month

Rafiki Wa Maendeleo Trust (RWMT) is a non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of vulnerable youth and communities through education, health, and economic empowerment programs. We seek a competent and results-driven Grants Accountant to strengthen our financial management and ensure full donor compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project financial records (ledgers, journals, petty cash, bank books).
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with approved donor budgets.
• Prepare monthly donor financial reports and budget vs. actual analyses.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain supplier/debtor accounts.
• Support proposal budget preparation and cash flow projections.
• Ensure timely statutory deductions and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare for project audits and uphold strong internal controls.
• Support procurement and inventory compliance for donor-funded projects.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA K or ACCA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in NGO grants accounting.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage).
• Strong understanding of Kenyan statutory and financial compliance requirements.

Key Competencies

High integrity, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and excellent communication skills.

Check how your CV aligns with this job

• Maintain accurate project financial records (ledgers, journals, petty cash, bank books).
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with approved donor budgets.
• Prepare monthly donor financial reports and budget vs. actual analyses.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and maintain supplier/debtor accounts.
• Support proposal budget preparation and cash flow projections.
• Ensure timely statutory deductions and maintain Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare for project audits and uphold strong internal controls.
• Support procurement and inventory compliance for donor-funded projects.

• High integrity
• Strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage)
• Strong understanding of Kenyan statutory and financial compliance requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA K or ACCA qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in NGO grants accounting.
• Experience managing donor-funded projects and financial reporting.