📢 GROOTS Kenya is HIRING | FINANCE INTERN
Are you passionate about numbers, accountability, and community impact?
GROOTS Kenya is looking for a Finance Intern to support our finance team in
maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and ensuring financial
integrity across our programs.
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Key Qualities We’re Looking For:
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Strong attention to detail
✅Have
a Bachelor's Degree
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Be a CPA Finalist (CPA K)
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Commitment to transparency and grassroots values
This is your chance to grow your career while supporting transformative work at
the grassroots.
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How to Apply:
Send CV by 6th May 2026 to talent@grootskenya.org
Please Note: GROOTS Kenya does not request or accept payment for job
opportunities.
Accountant at GROOTS Kenya
Purpose of Position:
GROOTS Kenya seeks to hire an accountant who will work with
the rest of finance team to support in the implementation of accounting and
financial management functions and ensure compliance with GROOTS Kenya
policies, procedures and donor requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Compliance
- Review
and verify Women Rights Organizations’ budgets, financial reports, and
supporting documents in line with GROOTS Kenya policies and donor
requirements.
- Identify
financial gaps, risks, and compliance issues and advise on corrective
actions in Women Rights Organization financial management practices.
- Support
budget development, expenditure monitoring, and donor financial
reporting.
- Ensure
financial records are well maintained, policies adhered to, and internal
controls implemented.
- Assist
in project and institutional audit preparation and coordinate audit
processes.
- Conduct
periodic capacity-building sessions on financial management for partners.
Accounting & Payments
- Timely
and accurate capturing of financial data in the accounting system.
- Review
payment vouchers and requisitions, ensuring correct allocation to budget
lines.
- Process
payments accurately and on time through the paybill portal and reconcile
weekly.
- Ensure
timely reconciliation of bank statements, petty cash, and imprest
accounts.
- Resolve
accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
Financial Reporting & Systems
- Generate
monthly management financial reports and donor reports as per
requirements.
- Track
expenditures in real time against budgets and donor compliance standards.
- Maintain
updated and accurate financial databases and supporting documentation.
- Safeguard
confidentiality of all financial data and uphold GROOTS Kenya’s financial
reputation.
- Maintain
ongoing communication with the Finance Officer on finance, accounting,
procurement, and administration matters.
Qualifications
- A
bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or any
business-related field from a recognized university.
- CPA
(K) qualification or equivalent professional certification required
- 3 – 5
years’ relevant experience in a Not for profit organization
- Experience
working with donors such as EU, Global Affairs Canada, Mastercard
Foundation, WORLD BANK and UN agencies
- Prior
experience managing an annual budget of $ 2.0 -4.0 Million
- Experience
in using Microsoft Navision
- Proficiency
in accounting software mostly Ms Excel.
- High
attention to detail, integrity, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Ability
to prioritize, organize and carry out multiple tasks efficiently under
pressure and with little supervision.
How to Apply:
Interested qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover
letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience to talent@grootskenya.org by
COB 16th September 2025. Applicants must indicate the POSITION in
the email subject. Only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted.