Management Accountant – Grants

About the role

The Management Accountant – Grants will oversee grant accounting, ensure donor compliance and monitor the financial and operational performance of designated programmes and activities at KCA University.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain detailed grant financial records, monitor expenditure against donor budgets and prepare donor financial reports.
• Record and monitor all Foundation income and expenditure, track donations, sponsorships and fundraising income, and prepare accountability reports.
• Track project expenditures, reconcile project accounts, monitor budget absorption and support project audits and donor inspections.
• Ensure compliance with donor agreements, maintain audit documentation and coordinate responses to audit queries.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from an accredited university.
• CPA(K) or ACCA qualification.
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in grants, project accounting or fund management.
• Experience with donor‑funded projects is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of fund accounting.
• High accuracy in financial tracking and reporting.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams.
• Strong documentation and audit‑readiness skills.