Staff Accountant, Financial Operations

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree (or international equivalent) in accounting or finance related field.
  
• Professional financial accreditation is preferred.
  

Professional Experience:

• At least 5-7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
  
• Expert Excel experience required.
  
• Exposure to Quick Books Online (QBO) is an advantage.
  
• Proven work experience with East Africa is essential and solid understanding of the financial frameworks.
  
• Experience in healthcare or FMCG is a plus.
  

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead and consolidate timely financial reports for both countries.
  
• Conduct monthly variance analysis and provide financial insights to management.
  
• Ensure compliance with Viya Health’s financial policies.
  

Accounting Operations

• Perform general ledger accounting, journal entries and bank reconciliations.
  
• Manage the month-end close process in QuickBooks Online (QBO) to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  
• Maintain proper documentation and audit trail for all financial transactions.
  

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
  
• Monitor budget performance and flag deviations for management action.
  
• Work with teams across both countries to align spending with priorities.
  

Cash Flow & Treasury

• Management of cash flow requirements across Kenya and Uganda.
  
• Facilitate inter-country fund transfers and maintain effective relationships with banking partners.
  

Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure adherence to statutory tax obligations and financial regulations in both countries.
  
• Support internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations.
  
• Maintain and monitor internal control frameworks to mitigate financial risks.
  

Inventory & Fixed Assets

• Oversee inventory valuation, stock movement tracking, and identification of obsolescence risks.
  
• Maintain fixed asset registers, depreciation schedules, and physical verification processes.
  

Policy Implementation, Controls & Capacity Building

• Support the rollout and enforcement of finance policies and procedures across both countries.
  
• Provide training and technical support to in-country finance teams to ensure consistent application of standards.
  
• Promote best practices in financial management, internal controls, and process improvement.
  
• Contribute to harmonization and standardization of financial operations across Kenya and Uganda.
  

Performance Monitoring

• Track key financial KPIs including reporting timelines, audit readiness, and budget accuracy.
  
• Provide regular updates to regional leadership on financial operations health.