Accountant , WRI Kenya

ACCOUNTANT - WRI KENYA Company: WRI Kenya Position Overview World Resources Institute (WRI) Africa is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to join our Nairobi-based Operations team. This is a hybrid role requiring eight office days per month. You will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial management and operational excellence for WRI's mission to improve people's lives, protect nature, and stabilize the climate. Working closely with our Finance, Operations, and Program teams, you will manage essential accounting functions while supporting our work across vital landscapes, energy, thriving cities, and institutional transformation. What You Will Do Your responsibilities will span three key areas: Finance and Accounting (50% of your time): You will review invoices submitted in our Workday ERP system to ensure proper support and coding. You will create invoices for Operations departments, review accounting adjustments and journal entries, and prepare payroll and benefit entries with complete documentation. You will manage our supplier onboarding process, support internal and donor audits by preparing schedules and documentation, oversee staff advances and receivables with timely reconciliation, and participate in monthly account reconciliations and financial close activities. You will maintain organized archives of Finance documents in SharePoint, monitor our cash position, and help coordinate banking and cash management activities to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and programs. Payment Processing (40% of your time): You will process vendor and sub-awardee payments, handle staff advances and expense reimbursements, and collaborate with program teams on mobile money disbursements. You will ensure timely remittance of payroll-related statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy, NITA levy, and other applicable taxes to relevant government authorities by statutory deadlines. Payroll and Administration Support (10% of your time): You will assist with monthly payroll preparation and ensure accuracy and compliance. You will coordinate payslip distribution and annual P9 forms to staff, prepare and file payroll statutory returns, collaborate with HR on staff leave balances, support financial policy reviews and implementation, work with IT and Administration on fixed asset registers, and provide procurement and contract administration support. You will also guide staff on timesheet completion and compliance. Your Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field Professional Credential: CPA Finalist Experience: Minimum three years of full-time accounting and finance work, preferably within the NGO sector. You must have demonstrated experience applying accounting principles in financial transaction processing and recording, working within ERP environments, managing high-volume transactional accounting with precision, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel capabilities. Languages: Fluent verbal and written English Essential Requirement: Valid work authorization already in place. WRI cannot sponsor visa applications for this position. What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications Access to WRI's global network of colleagues across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the US with opportunities to learn and exchange knowledge Meaningful impact within a mission-driven research organization with varied learning and development opportunities Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity Involvement in working groups and affinity networks to shape WRI's future Hybrid working arrangement with flexible hours Generous leave benefits that increase with tenure How to Apply Submit your resume and cover letter by June 26, 2026. Internal candidates should apply through the Workday Jobs Hub portal. External applicants must use the WRI Careers portal. Please note that we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of qualified submissions. About WRI World Resources Institute is an independent research organization working to improve people's lives, protect and restore nature, and stabilize the climate. Our 2,000+ team members work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and partner with organizations across over 50 nations. We are committed to advancing gender and social equity and provide equal employment consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected Veteran status.