Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Control, Compliance & Operations

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Information Systems or related field.

Professional Qualifications

• CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  
• Membership in a recognised professional accounting body.
  

Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years relevant professional experience.
  
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
  
• Experience coordinating audits and statutory reporting.
  
• Experience managing financial operations and compliance processes.
  
• Experience in donor-funded, grant-making or international development environments is desirable.
  
• Experience using ERP systems and financial management systems.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Strong financial accounting and reporting skills.
  
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks.
  
• Knowledge of tax and statutory compliance requirements.
  
• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills.
  
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong planning and organisational capability.
  
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
• High level of integrity and accountability.
  
• Strong problem-solving capability.
  

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting and General Ledger Management

• Oversee the integrity, accuracy and completeness of the Foundation's accounting records and general ledger.
  
• Review journals, account reconciliations, and support documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  
• Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and ensure that all outstanding items are promptly investigated and resolved.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and organisational policies.
  

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Support implementation and continuous monitoring of internal control frameworks.
  
• Conduct periodic reviews of financial controls and compliance processes.
  
• Monitor adherence to financial policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
  
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
  
• Support fraud prevention and financial risk mitigation initiatives.
  

Audit Coordination and Assurance

• Coordinate finance-related internal and external audit activities.
  
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for finance audit requests.
  
• Track implementation of audit recommendations and management actions.
  
• Support institutional assurance processes and compliance reviews.
  

Statutory and Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate preparation and submission of statutory returns.
  
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations and regulatory requirements.
  
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting the Foundation.
  
• Liaise with tax authorities, regulators and statutory bodies as required.
  
• Support implementation of tax compliance and governance frameworks.
  

Financial Operations and Transaction Management

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
  
• Review payment requests for completeness, accuracy and compliance.
  
• Monitor vendor payments and statutory remittances.
  
• Support payroll finance review and reconciliation processes.
  
• Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing.
  
• Monitor outstanding receivables and operational finance risks.
  

Process Improvement and Operational Effectiveness

• Support continuous improvement of finance operations.
  
• Contribute to development and implementation of finance SOPs.
  
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and operational efficiency.
  
• Support automation of routine finance processes where appropriate.
  

Stakeholder Support

• Provide technical accounting and compliance support to internal stakeholders.
  
• Support budget holders and departments on operational finance matters.
  
• Respond to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.