Senior Accountant-Kenya & Regional Office at British Council

Role specific knowledge and experience:

The main essential knowledge and experience points that we are looking for you to evidence are:

• Qualified accountant – ACCA, CPA, Country Accounting Qualification – with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Minimum of 4 years in a similar finance role
• Good understanding of financial control processes applicable to Commercial and/or Charitable organisations.
• Track record of managing key finance function in international / multinational organisation in similar context; and leading an efficient, innovative and result oriented team.
• Able to relay complex financial information in an easy-to-understand way to support non-financial managers to deliver against financial performance indicators
• Experience of managing a diverse team or group of stakeholders in multiple locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience of an ERP system (SAP preferably)

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working with international / multinational organisation
• Deliver and support the implementation of stringent financial requirements to multi-disciplinary internal staff and external partners.
• Direct experience of applying financial controls and procedures within complex operating environments to meet challenging contractual standards.
• Experience of overseeing, supporting and significantly improving financial management capability and performance of individuals and teams outside of formal / direct line management control

Role Specific Skills:

• Financial Reporting and Compliance
• Professional Accounting Standards
• Transactional Accounting and Closing
• Cash and Liquidity Management
• Tax Accounting

Closing Date – 30 June 2022 (23:59 South Africa Time)