Program Accountant at Edify.org in Nairobi, Westlands

Program Accountant

Location: Nairobi, Westlands

Organization Summary:

The vision of Edify is to see Flourishing, Godly Nations, and we seek to accomplish this by improving and expanding sustainable Christ-centered education globally. Edify is a non-profit organization registered in the U.S. since 2009 and now has operations in 16 countries, including Burkina Faso, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Liberia, Uganda, Ethiopia, Peru, Sierra Leone, El-Salvador, Panama, Rwanda and Kenya. Edify serves low-fee independent Christ-centered schools through three primary avenues, including loans, training and education technology.

Learn more at www.edify.org

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Start Date: October 1, 2026

Employment Type: Full time

Reports To: Edify Kenya, Country Director

Faith Commitment: Practicing Christian aligned with Edify’s vision for Christ-centered education

Work Environment:

This position will be a full-time position, based in Nairobi, Kenya, reporting to Edify Kenya Country Director. The atmosphere of Edify is one where you can expect to perform widely varied tasks with various functional groups. Edify believes in the importance of using local resources to avoid duplication and build local capacity. Most of its program activities are, therefore, implemented in partnership with local microfinance and training organizations. There will also be collaboration with Edify’s global team in the other countries where Edify operates.

Travel Expectations:

The position includes both local and regional travels. Additionally, Edify holds an annual all-staff meeting, alternating in any of the countries that Edify has a presence. All Edify Staff are required to attend this meeting.

Job Summary:

As a Program Accountant, one must have significant experience with payroll, financial statements, bank reconciliation, and general accounting. Planning, administrative, and reporting skills are also required. This position is hands-on and detail-oriented. The role involves daily communication with in-country staff as well as vendors and collaboration with various departments globally. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, desire to serve others, good time management skills, excellent attention to detail, good analytical and problem-solving skills, sound understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and good overall, written, and verbal communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create program expense reports; Collect and maintain appropriate receipts for monthly delivery to our global accounting team
• Monthly reconciliation of company bank account
• Ensure vendors provide invoices and are properly paid on a timely basis each month
• Distribute program funds each month to staff based upon the budget for the month
• Develop practices for internal controls and running of administration and accounting of Edify Kenya
• Daily communication with domestic and international staff as necessary in performance of primary responsibilities
• Fixed asset accounting and annual equipment inventory
• Prepare for fiscal year-end audit
• Assist in preparation of tax returns and other government filings
• Research discrepancies in financial information and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to established procedures prior to processing
• Work with local microfinance partners as assigned to assemble, compile and analyze financial loan reports
• Support a culture that constantly pursues excellence, emphasizes strong documentation, innovation, and improved efficiency
• Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time to time
• Assist the Country Director with preparing the monthly and annual budget request

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Personal values align to Edify’s mission
• Living example of servant leadership, humble and willing to learn
• High degree of integrity
• Strong Excel skills
• Ability to read and effectively analyze financial statements
• Ability to focus and stay organized
• The ability to interact professionally regarding confidential matters with people inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to take direction and work independently on assigned tasks
• Speaks and writes English fluently

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of multi-faceted accounting experience
• Non-profit experience and/or experience working with international staff or vendors
• Experience working with currency exchange rate calculations
• Budgeting and cost accounting
• Experience using accounting software (QuickBooks, Netsuite, Intacct, etc.)
• Project and enterprise level profit and loss analysis experience
• Loan portfolio analysis and loan repayment schedules experience

Additional Information:

Applications will be accepted for this position through 26 August, 2026.