Financial Accountant – World Vision Kenya
Job Purpose
To manage accounts payable, payroll processing, statutory tax compliance, and balance sheet account reconciliations while maintaining complete, audit-ready financial records and documentation in line with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Roles & Responsibilities
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Vendor & Supplier Payments (45%): Receive and verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and contracts; ensure accurate coding, location, and tax treatment in ProVision; submit scanned documents to the Shared Service Centre (SSC); follow up on pending payments; and maintain supplier payment updates.
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Staff Payments, Advances & Payroll (15%): Manage national and international staff payroll processing in SunSystems and online banking platforms; reconcile Global Centre charges against the general ledger; distribute pay slips; process twice-weekly Concur staff advances and reimbursements; and perform monthly reconciliations for staff loan and advance accounts.
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Balance Sheet Management & Analysis (15%): Manage, analyze, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts (accounts payable, employee receivables, taxes payable, and payroll liabilities); resolve aged balances and discrepancies; and support month-end and year-end closing processes.
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Statutory Tax & Regulatory Compliance (10%): Prepare, verify, and remit monthly PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, pension, and other statutory deductions to the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and relevant authorities on time; issue annual P9 forms; and reconcile statutory liability accounts.
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Filing & Records Management (10%): Maintain physical and electronic financial filing systems; track archived, retrieved, and disposed records; enforce retention schedules and access security; and support internal and external audit requests.
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Additional Duties (5%): Perform other related finance tasks and operational duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
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Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) qualification.
Skills, Experience & Competences
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Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience in a busy, dynamic environment, specializing in accounts payable, tax administration (PAYE, VAT, WHT), financial reporting, internal controls, and statutory compliance.
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Strong technical proficiency with ERP systems, SunSystems accounting software, ProVision, and Concur expense management systems.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.
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Solid knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, KRA iTax filing processes, and local statutory requirements.
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High level of integrity, analytical precision, confidentiality, and strong interpersonal and supplier relationship management skills.