Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

About Us
Living Goods (LG) is a leading non-profit organization innovatively transforming the health of vulnerable communities. Living Goods leverages a powerful combination of catalytic technology, high-impact training, and quality treatments that empower government community health workers (CHWs) to deliver quality care to their neighbours' doorsteps. These CHWs also earn meaningful compensation and enhance their stature in the process, reinforcing a virtuous cycle of trust.
The organization prides itself on its agile and quick-footed approach and has embedded experimentation, innovation, and research into its DNA. Additionally, Living Goods pushes itself to account for quantifiable and aggressive targets designed to drive health impact. It is this high performance and innovative culture that has pushed LG to learn, adapt, and optimize its approaches in cases where targets aren’t achieved or when local circumstances change. Consequently, the organization and its impact on the lives of the most vulnerable and underprivileged groups has attracted incredible talent from a multiplicity of backgrounds, expertise, race, and cultures as it grows and expands its footprint.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Accountant. As a financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing financial processes and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to the overall financial health and success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information. Assist with the year end audit process and statutory reporting. Reconcile fixed asset register to the general ledger on monthly basis. Compute the monthly depreciation and post the depreciation journal in the accounting system. Compute taxes and prepare tax returns. Process timely mobile money and vendor payments and conduct the subsequent ledger reconciliations. Reconcile accounts payables and receivables. Report on organization financial health and liquidity. Improve the efficiency of financial processes and procedures and monitor compliance. Share knowledge between team members to ensure cover is available when needed. Actively develop your own skills to ensure current knowledge of applicable standards and regulations. Comply with financial policies and regulations.
Academic Qualifications & Work Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance Holder of CPA,ACCA or other accounting related certification . Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance and accounting Proven experience as a financial Accountant or in a similar role. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards. Proficiency in using accounting software and advanced MS Excel skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills. Competencies/Attributes Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills. Strong analytical skills. Ability to prioritize tasks, take initiative, and work without constant supervision.  Honest, reliable, diplomatic, and well organized. Must be computer literate with proficiency in MS office suite. Collaborative team player.
To apply please submit your CV. The deadline for submissions is end of day 2nd May  , East Africa Time. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with the potential for interviews to be called before the end of the submission period.
Living Goods is an equal opportunity employer and will consider every qualified applicant for employment. Living Goods does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
Our current job openings are displayed on our website, where you can search for open positions and apply directly. Living Goods does not offer any positions without an interview and never asks candidates for money. If you are asked for money, we strongly recommend that you do not respond and do not send money or personal information.