Summit Recruitment & Search Portfolio Accountant for an International NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Portfolio Accountant for an International NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya



Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGO’s in various business sectors across Africa.

Our client, a Global Non-Profit Organisation with a goal of alleviating poverty by mobilizing investment into Sub-Sahara in energy &water or transport infrastructure projects is looking to recruit a Portfolio Accountant.

The successful candidate will be part of the corporate & project finance team reporting to the Finance Manager. He/she MUST be a qualified ACCA/ACA or CIMA preferable having trained with a top-tier audit firm.

Key Requirements:

  • Supporting accounting services for the Organisation SPVs & assets.

  • Be the main point of contact for all financial reporting & accounting issues.

  • Review and challenge the annual financial statements & quarterly management accounts received from the Organisation SPVs or assets.

  • Monitor SPV’s financial control & procedures on an ongoing basis.

  • Support the timely submission of financial statements & tax returns for all SPV’s & assets.

  • Undertake financial due diligence which includes: reviewing historical information of target investee companies; challenging & obtaining support for any inconsistencies and prepare a report of findings on a project by project basis.

  • Develop, assist and review the preparation of SPV finance-related management policies.

  • 1st point of contact for the African business
    and responsible for liaising with a/c service providers to ensure timely submission of financial reporting.

  • Assist in preparation of group & subsidiary financial statements.

  • Support the modelling of the Organisation three-year business plan including forecast cashflows, profit & loss and balance sheet statements.

  • Support with tax filing/queries when required.

    Qualification:

  • Must have a relevant Bachelors degree.

  • Must have hands-on experience working with a top-tier audit firm.

  • Must be a qualified Accountant i.e. ACA/ ACCA or CIMA.

  • Have strong technical & IFRS knowledge.

  • Experience working within a finance function, preparing & quality-assuring financial statements.

  • Experienced at critically reviewing financial statements.

  • Able to work as part of a virtual & global team.

  • Strong excel, report writing & communication skills.

  • Have an interest in infrastructure & working in sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Demonstrate integrity & professionalism.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Summit Recruitment & Search Portfolio Accountant for an International NGO Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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