Job Opportunity: Project Accountant

Job Opening Date: 24 March 2026
Application Closing Date: 07 April 2026

1. Job Summary

The Project Accountant is responsible for financial management, reporting, and donor compliance across projects. The role ensures accurate budgeting, expenditure control, financial reporting, and adherence to donor and organizational financial procedures.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Financial Reporting & Donor Compliance

Prepare project financial reports as per donor requirements
Provide monthly financial status reports to project leaders and as needed
Prepare and submit quarterly project reconciliation reports
Respond to donor financial information requests in liaison with Head of Project Accounting Unit
(including financial reports, projections, and voucher copies)

B. Budgeting & Cash Flow Management

Prepare and submit monthly cash and budget balance reports
Prepare annual project cash flow reports for project leaders
Work with project leaders to review budgets before submission to the budget team
Control project expenditures against approved budgets

C. Payment Processing & Accounting Records

Initiate and process project payments
Verify imprest retirements
Maintain project subsidiary ledger (daily transaction records)
Maintain records of donor contracts (soft and hard copies)
Maintain copies of all project reports

D. Asset & Fund Management

Maintain fixed asset registers for all projects
Manage Dep/TGs transactions, budgets, and reports
Ensure proper control of Dep/TGs budgets

3. Required Skills

Core Competencies

Strong teamwork and cooperative attitude
Customer service orientation
Excellent interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and result-oriented
Strong project management skills (added advantage)
Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills

4. Qualifications

Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accounting or related field
Professional accounting certification is an added advantage

5. Experience Requirements

Experience in donor-funded accounting procedures, including:
- USAID
- DFID
- Global Fund
- EDCTP
- or similar donor-funded projects

6. Language Requirements

Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Ability to communicate effectively with:
- Project Leaders
- Donors

7. Application Information

Only qualified candidates will be considered
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

How to Apply:

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