Project Accountant

Kesho Kenya is a Kenyan organization working to improve the well-being and livelihoods of communities through health, social development, and community-focused programmes. As a sub-recipient to Amref Health Africa, Kesho Kenya is implementing the Global Fund Tuberculosis Grant Cycle 7 project. Kesho Kenya is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Accountant to support the financial management and accountability of the project.

• Organization: Kesho Kenya
• Project: GC7 TB Project - Global Fund Tuberculosis Grant Cycle 7
• Reference: REF JV/2026/001/KILIFI
• Duty Station: Kilifi
• Reporting To: Finance Manager / Head of Programmes
• Contract: Fixed-term, renewable annually up to 30 June 2027
• Deadline: 10 September 2026

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain bookkeeping and analyze cashbooks for project transactions.
• Prepare monthly Fund Accountability Statements and bank reconciliations.
• Process payment vouchers with complete supporting documentation.
• Manage imprests, advances, and the fixed asset register.
• Run monthly payroll and process statutory remittances including PAYE, NSSF, and SHIF.
• Compile monthly financial reporting packages for Amref.
• Support budgeting, work planning, and internal and external audit processes.
• Enforce internal controls and a cash-free payment policy.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA or ACCA Part II or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in NGO or donor-funded environments.
• Global Fund experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Sage, and advanced MS Excel.
• ICPAK membership is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

• Send your cover letter, CV, academic and professional certificates, and three references to: info@keshokenya.org
• Quote the position title and reference number REF JV/2026/001/KILIFI in the email subject line.
• Application Deadline: 10 September 2026