Senior Accountant (Sr. Accounting Coordinator)

Company: Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)

Industry: Accounting, Auditing & Finance / NGO, NPO & Charity

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type: Full Time (Hybrid)

Experience Level: Mid Level

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Length: Minimum 5 years

Job Summary

Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) seeks a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to join our Kenya office. This role will lead audits, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with U.S. nonprofit accounting standards. The Senior Accountant will work closely with the U.S. Controller and support both U.S. and Kenya financial operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with Sage Intacct and Bill.com, demonstrate strong independence, and possess a solid background in nonprofit financial reporting, compliance, and U.S. GAAP. Work hours will align with U.S. Eastern Standard Time.

Key Responsibilities

Record payroll, benefits, investment transactions, and perform credit card reconciliations.
Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) transactions, including generating and tracking invoices.
Process payments in Bill.com, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
Reconcile monthly bank, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrued expense accounts.
Manage Kenya’s annual financial audit and coordinate directly with external auditors under Controller oversight.
Prepare audit schedules for the U.S. entity and support the annual audit process.
Ensure accurate and timely filing of U.S. 1099 forms and related compliance documents.
Conduct training for departments using accounting systems and support staff on financial policy updates.
Update Chart of Accounts in Sage Intacct and Bill.com.
Assist with the completion of the annual Form 990.
Maintain departmental financial records and systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
Proficiency in Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Spend and Expense tools required.
Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Experience with U.S. nonprofit accounting standards, IRS Form 990 and 1099 preparation required.
Prior experience with U.S. and Kenya nonprofit financial audits preferred.
Knowledge of donor revenue reconciliation processes is advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Nairobi, Kenya, with work hours aligned to U.S. Eastern Standard Time. The salary range is $20,000 – $22,000 USD, commensurate with experience. PHR offers comprehensive employer-paid benefits, including:

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Generous vacation allowance

How to Apply

Please email your cover letter and resume to: resumes@phr.org

Include the job title in the subject line and mention where you saw this posting in the email body.

Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in its work and staff. We recruit and hire without discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, or age.