Senior Management Accountant - Finance Systems

About Inkomoko
Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.
In 2025, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies.
Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.
Inkomoko has 800+ staff in 50 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko's 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.
INKOMOKO VALUES
All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, and be a global leader
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, and inclusive
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble
  

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
About The Opportunity And Responsibilities
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Management Accountant - Finance Systems to join our finance team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, analysis, and strategic decision support.
The Senior Management Accountant - Finance Systems will report and work closely with the Manager - Finance Systems & Special Projects to ensure accurate financial data, provide insights for business decisions, and contribute to the enhancement of finance systems and processes.

• Financial Systems & Process Innovation
• Optimize financial systems across Inkomoko countries including ERP implementation, expense tools and dashboards, and develop the workplans, communications, and project management tools needed for roll out of these systems
• Identify gaps and opportunities to streamline financial workflows across the organisational footprint, using digital tools and automation
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to develop scalable, integrated systems for budgeting, reporting, grant management and compliance
• Work with the Manager Finance Systems on managing the Chart of Accounts aligned with organisational needs, programs and funder requirements, to support accurate reporting, budgeting and decision making
• Manage the GL ownership matrix, ensuring appropriate controls and sign off
• Stay current on emerging and innovative financial technologies and tools relevant to the NGO and social enterprise sector
• Strategic Financial Projects
• Design and lead cross-country special projects aligned with Inkomoko's financial strategy (e.g., zero-paper finance, cost allocation reform, grant financial reporting redesign)
• Support finance transformation initiatives tied to growth, new country launches, or strategic pivots
• Prepare project proposals, charters, timelines, and monitor implementation effectiveness
• Prepare dashboards for Senior Management on status updates, issues, project plans and reports for decision-making recommendations
• Regional Finance Coordination & Capacity Building
• Partnering with country finance leads to ensure system adoption and process compliance
• Support capacity building and training for finance staff on systems, innovations, and new tools
• Lead the month end and year end closing calendar and process for finance systems, ensuring adherence to timelines
• Serve as a resource for finance teams during audits, grant setup, and strategic planning cycles
• Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and compliance guidance for new systems and tools
• Promote a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and financial excellence across the organization
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management
• Align the team's work and culture with Inkomoko's values and talent framework, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and impact
  

Requirements
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics
• At least 7 years of experience in a busy accounting environment, with Big 4 accounting/auditing experience as an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of financial systems
• Proven experience in preparing reports and dashboards for senior management
• Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes
• Proficiency in data management tools, including Power BI and other financial reporting tools
• Very familiar with accounting standards and a deep understanding of ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Oracle
• Project management experience is a plus
• Technology-savvy with a proven ability to work with financial models and system implementation
  

In Addition:

• Excellent in writing and communication skills
• Agile, self-motivated, and with ambitions to grow and exceed expectations
• Well organized and good in time management
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent numerical skills
  

Key Competencies:
We are looking for someone who;

• Instills Trust - Follows through on commitments, builds credibility by being direct and truthful, and shows genuine care for staff members
• Acts with Courage - Steps up to address difficult issues and speaks openly with bravery; takes the initiative to pursue new opportunities; takes full ownership of own work
• Makes Informed Decisions - Seeks relevant data and input when needed, takes appropriate action within their area of responsibility, and knows when to escalate issues or seek guidance
  

Benefits
WHAT YOU'LL GET
This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you'll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
  

TO APPLY
If you're excited about this role, please submit your application through the jobs portal.
Tell us about what you'll bring to this growing company.
DEADLINE: 11 May 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible!
Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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