Senior Accountant at Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Kenya office. This role will take a lead position in managing audits, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with U.S. nonprofit accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will work closely work with the U.S. Controller and play a critical role in supporting both U.S. and Kenya financial operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Sage Intacct and Bill.com, be confident working independently, and have a strong background in nonprofit financial reporting, compliance and U.S. GAAP. Work hours will closely mirror US-Eastern Standard Time.

Responsibilities

• Book payroll, benefits, investment transactions, and perform credit card reconciliations
• Process Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, including the generation and tracking of invoices.
• Process payments in Bill.com, including check payments, ACH, and wire transfer payments.
• Reconcile monthly bank, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrued expense accounts
• Manage the Kenya annual financial audit, coordinating directly with external auditors under Controller’s oversight
• Prepare all audit schedules for the U.S. entity and provide support during the annual audit process.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of U.S. 1099 forms and related compliance requirements.
• With the Controller, conduct new and ongoing training departments related using the accounting systems and support local and regionally based staff on updates in financial policies.
• Update Chart of Accounts in Sage Intacct and Bill.com.
• Assist for completion of annual Form 990.
• Maintain departmental records and systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills of the Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, strong understanding to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Proficiency in accounting software, Sage Intacct, Bill.com and Spend and Expense prior experience required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with U.S. non-profit accounting standards, IRS Form 990 and 1099 preparation required.
• Prior involvement in U.S. and Kenya financial non-profit audits.
• Knowledge of donor revenue reconciliation processes.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time position located in Nairobi, Kenya, with a hybrid work model. The work hours will closely mirror U.S.-Eastern Standard Time. Salary range is $20,000 - $22,000 USD and is commensurate with experience. PHR offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a retirement savings plan, and generous vacation.