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Accountant at Shamiri Institute

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Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: Our mission is to provide youths, in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and beyond, with evidence-based tools to improve their life outcomes. We believe in a world where youth, anywhere, can actualize their life outcomes. Founded at Harvard and launched in Kenya in 2018, we combine rigorous social science research with deep contextual knowledge of the education and mental healthcare space in SSA and beyond. Since 2018, we've deployed 400 interventions to more than 1600 youths in 10 schools in Kenya. Rigorous gold-standard field experiments show our model works: our intervention reduces depression and anxiety and improves peer relationships and academic performance. In a region where half the population is 19 or younger, our potential for impact is immense. In 2021, we are delivering our in-person group-based intervention, Project Thrive!, to 5,000 students across 25 schools, and delivering our digital intervention, Thrive! Online, to 100,000 Kenyan youths.
Job Description

The Accountant ensures reliable financial recordkeeping, timely reporting, and strong compliance with organizational and statutory financial requirements. Accurate financial systems ensure that programs can operate effectively and sustainably. This role directly supports responsible use of resources intended to improve youth wellbeing. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting:

  • Record and reconcile all financial transactions in line with organizational policies and accounting standards. 
  • Support and or prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and support budget variance analysis. 
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries as required. 
  • Support in the preparation of year-end financial statements and audits. 

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

  • Process vendor payments, staff reimbursements, and other disbursements accurately and on time. 
  • Monitor receivables, follow up on outstanding invoices, and support donor reporting and grant tracking. 
  • Maintain proper documentation and coding of transactions for audit readiness. 
  • Manage the Boya expense system according to departmental policies and procedures. 

Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Support the development of annual budgets and assist teams with budget monitoring. 
  • Help track project-level spending to ensure alignment with grant agreements and internal allocations. 

Compliance & Controls:

  • Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements. 
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls across all finance functions. 
  • Assist with payroll processing and related tax filings. 

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

  • Identify opportunities to streamline finance systems and processes for improved efficiency. 
  • Collaborate with program, operations, and development teams to ensure financial accuracy and responsiveness to team needs. 
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information with integrity. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
  • CPA K preferred. 
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit or project-based environment. 
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Excel. 
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting. 
  • Experience working with donor-funded projects or grants is an added advantage.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

finance  AccountingAuditing 
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