1 month ago
Senior Accountant (Sr. Accounting Coordinator)
Physicians for Human Rights
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
NGO, NPO & Charity
Confidential
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Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Kenya office. This role will take a lead position in managing audits, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with U.S. nonprofit accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will work closely work with the U.S. Controller and play a critical role in supporting both U.S. and Kenya financial operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Sage Intacct and Bill.com, be confident working independently, and have a strong background in nonprofit financial reporting, compliance and U.S. GAAP. Work hours will closely mirror US-Eastern Standard Time.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Responsibilities
• Book payroll, benefits, investment transactions, and perform credit card reconciliations
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, including the generation and tracking of invoices.
• Process payments in Bill.com, including check payments, ACH, and wire transfer payments.
• Reconcile monthly bank, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrued expense accounts
• Manage the Kenya annual financial audit, coordinating directly with external auditors under Controller’s oversight
• Prepare all audit schedules for the U.S. entity and provide support during the annual audit process.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of U.S. 1099 forms and related compliance requirements.
• With the Controller, conduct new and ongoing training departments related using the accounting systems and support local and regionally based staff on updates in financial policies.
• Update Chart of Accounts in Sage Intacct and Bill.com.
• Assist for completion of annual Form 990.
• Maintain departmental records and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills of the Ideal Candidate
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, strong understanding to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Sage Intacct, Bill.com and Spend and Expense prior experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with U.S. non-profit accounting standards, IRS Form 990 and 1099 preparation required.
• Prior involvement in U.S. and Kenya financial non-profit audits.
• Knowledge of donor revenue reconciliation processes.
Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time position located in Nairobi, Kenya, with a hybrid work model. The work hours will closely mirror U.S.-Eastern Standard Time. Salary range is $20,000 - $22,000 USD and is commensurate with experience. PHR offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous vacation.
How to Apply
Please email cover letter and resume to resumes@phr.org. Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email and where you saw this job posting in the email body. Application deadline is October 17, 2025. Due to the high volume of
applications, only candidates selected to move forward in the process will be contacted. Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in its work and staff. We recruit and hire without discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, or age.
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