Accounting Manager

icrc • Nairobi (NAI), KE, 32308 • 1d ago

What we do

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Your role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the accounting data produced and/or validated by the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility, in compliance with internal procedures. The position holder acts as a team leader for the region, delegation, or department under their responsibility and ensures the accuracy and completeness of the financial closing and reporting of accounts within their area of responsibility.

Accountabilities & functional responsibilities

• Accountable for the quality and accuracy of the accounting data entry and reporting for the regions/delegations under their area of responsibility;
• Supervises a pool of accountants supporting several regions/delegations.
• Ensures seamless and accurate communication flow between the accountants and the client regions/delegations;
• Contributes to designing and implementing an internal control system that guarantees reliable accounting data at any time;
• Controls, validates, and posts the accounting entries in the accounting software in timely manner;
• Performs control on the cash and bank reconciliations in the accounting software on a regular basis;
• Performs integrity checks of accounting entries and account balances on a regular basis;
• Leads the maintenance of sound accounting documentation to meet external and internal audit requirements;
• Leads the annual and monthly closing activities.
• Controls and validates the voucher matching of supply chain goods and adjustment entries;
• Coordinates the reconciliation and consolidation of the balance sheet accounts of Field delegations/sites;
• Coordinates the work around the monthly List of Accounts for Reconciliation and Confirmation (LARC);
• Controls the upload of the finalized/validated accounting vouchers and supporting documents to a dedicated tool;
• Validates and processes payments of invoices through on-line banking and monitor payment requests (upon request);
• Coordinates the support and training to the finance and non- finance teams in the delegations/sites under her/his area of responsibility;
• Understands and supervises the Performance Management & Development (PMD) activities for employees under their supervision.

What we will look for in your profile

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or similar field;
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) in good standing;
• Minimum 6-8 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance position;
• Minimum 2-3 years’ leading/managing a team experience;
• Sound knowledge and experience in ERP (JD Edwards);
• Experience in an international organization or non-governmental organizations is an asset;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French/Spanish/Arabic is an asset)
• Experience in managing regional accounting;
• Knowledge of internal control systems and best practices in financial accounting;
• Able to work independently and under pressure with high levels of complexity.

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunities ;
• Flexible work schedule.

Additional information

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Type of Contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
Type of Position: This position is open to Kenyan residents or individuals who possess the legal right to work in Kenya.
Job level: B3
Application deadline: 20/05/2026

Our values

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.