Senior Accountant & ERP Implementation Specialist at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Internal Accounting & KujaBuild ERP Testing (ADESO Focus)

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Support internal audits, donor compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Lead and document structured UAT for KujaBuild financial modules, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
• Provide actionable feedback to ERP developers and product managers.
• Train ADESO finance staff on ERP workflows and adoption best practices.

ERP Subject Matter Expert & Implementation Advisor (External Focus)

• Serve as an NGO accounting SME in ERP design sessions and configuration planning.
• Participate in ERP implementation projects for external clients, including requirements gathering, testing, go-live, and post-launch support.
• Advise on chart of accounts design, donor reporting, compliance requirements, and process automation in ERP systems.
• Support the creation and delivery of client training materials and capacity-building programs.
• Collaborate with business development teams to tailor ERP demonstrations for prospective NGO clients.

System Support, Optimization & Capacity Building

• Provide first-line support for KujaBuild ERP finance modules, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Troubleshoot issues, escalate where needed, and maintain up-to-date system documentation.
• Conduct workflow analysis to improve efficiency and usability.
• Ensure ERP financial modules align with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Support data quality, governance, and reporting best practices.
• Mentor staff and cultivate ERP “champions” across the organization.

Planning & Stakeholder Management

• Contribute to ERP rollout planning across regions and country offices.
• Facilitate communication between finance, technical teams, and leadership.
• Participate in prioritization of system enhancements and roadmap planning.
• Track implementation progress and report to leadership.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 7 years’ progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in NGOs.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading or contributing significantly to ERP implementation projects.
• Demonstrated experience with structured UAT or product testing cycles.
• ERP training or certification (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) is a strong advantage.
• Strong Excel, reporting, and data reconciliation skills.
• Understanding of multi-country, multi-currency accounting environments.