Manager, Accounts & Reporting

BRAC, one of the world's largest development organisations, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager, Accounts & Reporting to join its Kenya operations. This is a critical finance leadership role responsible for managing all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, and regulatory compliance — ensuring that timely, accurate, and standards-compliant financial information is available to management, donors, regulators, and other key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will play a central role in maintaining the integrity of BRAC's financial records, driving the annual budgeting process, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the organisation remains fully compliant with applicable Kenyan laws, IFRS standards, and donor reporting requirements. This role reports to the Head of Finance and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to BRAC's development mission through financial excellence.

• Lead the preparation of periodic financial statements and accompanying notes in compliance with IFRS, ensuring timely submission within established deadlines.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly management accounts, including budget variance analysis aligned to group reporting guidelines.
• Prepare and submit accurate donor reports to the Head of Finance within agreed timelines, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to the Central Bank of Kenya and other supervisory authorities, maintaining supporting schedules and responding to regulatory queries and inspections.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to consolidate inputs for the annual budget, supporting the Head of Finance in coordinating the full budgeting cycle.
• Prepare monthly budget performance reports highlighting variances and recommending corrective management actions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and cash flow projections to support operational and strategic planning.
• Ensure full statutory compliance including timely filing of all tax returns, corporation tax computations, deferred tax workings, and settlement of financial obligations.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess their financial impact, providing timely advisory to the Head of Finance.
• Coordinate the statutory audit process, liaising with internal and external auditors, facilitating documentation provision, and following up on resolution of audit findings.
• Perform monthly reviews of general ledger reconciliations and trial balances, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks across accounting and reporting functions.

• Demonstrate at least 5 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, preferably within an NGO, microfinance institution, or financial services environment.
• Prepare and present IFRS-compliant financial statements with confidence, including notes to accounts and supporting schedules.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations to the Central Bank of Kenya or equivalent supervisory bodies, meeting all prescribed deadlines.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of Kenyan tax law, including corporation tax, VAT, and deferred tax computations, to ensure full statutory compliance.
• Lead and coordinate external and internal audit processes from planning through to closure and implementation of recommendations.
• Operate advanced financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting tools — proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sun Systems, SAP, QuickBooks) is essential.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA(K) or ACCA qualification is required.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

BRAC offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications. Based on the seniority of this role within the NGO sector in Kenya, the estimated monthly salary range is KES 200,000 – 350,000. BRAC is committed to fair and equitable compensation aligned to its global HR policies.

• Medical insurance cover
• Performance-based bonus
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment

This role is ideal for a qualified accountant with a strong NGO or regulated financial sector background who thrives in a compliance-heavy environment and is passionate about supporting an organisation whose work directly impacts vulnerable communities. You are highly organised, proactive, and capable of working independently while managing cross-functional relationships effectively.

Please do not apply if you have fewer than 5 years of relevant accounting experience, do not hold a CPA(K) or ACCA qualification, or lack demonstrated experience with IFRS financial reporting and regulatory submissions.

• Prepare an updated CV and a cover letter clearly outlining your suitability for this role.
• Ensure your cover letter references your experience with IFRS reporting, regulatory compliance, and audit coordination.
• Submit your application through BRAC's official careers portal or the platform on which this job was advertised.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. BRAC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women and persons with disabilities.