About the ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.

Your Role

The Accountant is in charge of preparing, reconciling and analyzing the accounting records and financial reports of the delegation /structure under his/her responsibility.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

• Daily payments in KES/USD to staffs, suppliers and daily workers;
• Prepares daily cash statement report and places cash request to replenish safe;
• Verifies and checks all working advance clearances & cash transactions prior to approval;
• Provides the Human Resource team with a monthly telephone deduction list for payroll deductions;
• Registers payments in Citi Direct;
• Prepares remittance advice for suppliers;
• Ensures registration of new suppliers as requested by user departments in Supplier management portal;
• Daily filing of documents for further processing in the Finance Shared Services (FSS).

What we will look for in your profile

• CPA part II (Certified Public Accountant) or Bachelor’s degree;
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Finance position;
• Excellent Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Power point) with experience in ERPs;
• Experience in an international organization or NGO an added advantage;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (Knowledge of French is an asset);
• Attentive to details, rigorous with high sense of confidentiality and integrity;
• Target oriented, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative and make decisions;
• High degree of flexibility and responsiveness.

What we offer

• Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce;
• An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide;
• Training opportunites.

How to apply

Ready to apply? You will need to upload your CV and a cover letter, copies of your Degree and certificates, valid license to practice (where relevant).

• Location : Nairobi – Kenya (Kenyan National Position)
• Type of contract: 1-year Fixed term contract (renewable subject to Budget discussion and performance)
• Application deadline: 27th  June 2025

Our values

The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.

ICRC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, and no one should require any payment or compensation during the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee, they must report to ICRC HR Department through the recruitment contact.

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