Junior Accountant (Accounting Associate)
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR), which shared in the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997, is a U.S.-based international advocacy organization working at the intersection of medicine, science, and law. With a global network of thousands of medical, scientific, and legal experts, PHR uses the power of medical and scientific evidence to document violations of human rights and humanitarian law, prevent abuses, protect survivors, and promote justice and universal human rights for all.
Building upon its highly respected place in the field, and supported by a committed and talented team, PHR seeks a Junior Accountant (Accounting Associate).
Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in Kenya
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports to: Controller
Organizational Overview
Physicians for Human Rights was founded in 1986 by five physicians who were united in the belief that health professionals, with their specialized skills, ethical duties, and credible voices, are uniquely positioned to prevent harm and promote respect for human rights. Since its founding, PHR has built a long and distinguished record of accomplishment by conducting groundbreaking investigations and advocacy, in concert with strategic partners.
PHR’s approach includes extensive documentation of the use of illegal and inhumane weapons in armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the physical and psychological impacts of torture and sexual violence as a weapon of war. Other core activities include protecting the rights of those seeking asylum in the United States, the human rights implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, and halting attacks on medical facilities and frontline health professionals.
Role Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant (Accounting Associate) to join our Kenya office. This role is pivotal in supporting our U.S. accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, and maintaining compliance with U.S. accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles and be adept at managing cross-border financial transactions who has advanced working experience in Bill.com, Spend and Expense and Sage Intacct. Work hours will closely mirror US-Eastern Standard Time.
Responsibilities
- Book payroll, fringe benefits, deposits, online transactions, and credit card transactions.
- Book all investment transactions and complete a monthly reconciliation.
- Work closely with the Development team to reconcile monthly donor revenues.
- 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 statements.
- Manage the prepaid expenses record keeping and reconciliation.
- Manage the fixed assets record keeping and reconciliation.
- Amortization of lease entry.
- Record, monitor, and reconcile accrued expenses.
- 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.
- Assist with the preparation for annual audit.
- 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 2 years of accounting experience, strong understanding to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
- Proficiency in accounting software, especially Sage Intacct, Bill.com and Spend and Expense.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience with U.S. non-profit accounting standards and IRS Form 990.
- Prior involvement in U.S. 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 US-Eastern Standard Time. Salary range is $17,407 – $20,000 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.
How to apply
How to Apply
Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include the job title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email and where you saw this job posting in the email body.
Physicians for Human Rights is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and hire without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, prior conviction, arrest history, disability, marital status, veteran status, or age.
