Accountant , WRI Kenya

Responsibilities

• Finance and Accounting Responsibilities (50%)
• Conduct the first level review of invoices submitted in Workday ERP to ensure they are adequately supported and coded correctly.
• Create invoices in Workday ERP for the Operations departments as may be required.
• Perform the initial review of accounting adjustments and journal entries submitted, including reclassifications, accruals, and other manual journals.
• Prepare and upload payroll, fringe benefit, and other accounting journal entries in the ERP system, ensuring completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation.
• Manage the supplier onboarding process for WRI Kenya.
• Support internal, statutory and donor audits by preparing schedules and providing the required supporting documentation.
• Manage staff advances and receivables, ensuring timely reconciliation and follow-up.
• Support the monthly reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts.
• Assist with monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Maintain an organized and efficient archiving system for Finance and Accounting documents within SharePoint.
• Monitor WRI Kenya's cash position, support the preparation of funding requests, and coordinate banking and cash management activities to ensure adequate liquidity for operational and program needs .
• Payment Processing Responsibilities (40%)
• Process and settle vendor and sub awardees payments.
• Process staff advances and staff expense reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate closely with program teams to facilitate mobile money disbursements to participants.
• Ensure timely remittance of payroll related statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, NITA levy and other applicable taxes such as withholding tax, to the relevant government authorities in accordance with statutory deadlines.
• Payroll & Administration Support (10%)
• Support the Senior Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure the timely distribution of monthly payslips and annual P9 forms to staff.
• Prepare and file all payroll related statutory returns in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with HR to maintain up-to-date and accurate staff leave balances.
• Support the review, update, and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the IT and Administration Manager to maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register.
• Provide support to the Administration Manag

Benefits

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in WRI Africa's office in Nairobi, Kenya. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. About the Program: Our vision for Africa is an inclusive transformation so Africa's people and landscapes flourish. WRI Africa generates actionable knowledge across four strategic pillars: vital landscapes, Energy, thriving and resilient cities, and institutional and economic transformation. https://www.wri.org/wri-africa WRI Operations team supports the crucial front-line work of the organization, they directly interact and work with Donors, Partners, Government agencies, Statutory bodies, Trustees, Vendors, and Consultants in providing support in different operational areas and solving problems so that WRI programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the program staff and researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans and implement the programs at the field level. WRI Operations team strive for operational excellence across all functions starting with the recruitment, retention and management of WRI's staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with donors' regulations. Job Highlight: In this role, you will be responsible for executing the day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions for WRI Kenya, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with WRI internal controls, donor requirements, and applicable statutory and regulatory frameworks. You will support the full accounting cycle, including transaction processing, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities, while ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation of all financial records. You will work closely with the Africa Finance and Accounting team, as well as Operations and Program teams, to support efficient financial operations, consistent application of policies and procedures, and effective coordination across systems and processes. You will also collaborate with the global accounting team to ensure alignment with organizational standards and reporting requirements. You will report to Senior Finance Manager.

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