United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) is a premier higher learning institution based in Nairobi, Kenya. As the most diverse university in East and Central Africa, USIU-Africa boasts a student population of approximately 7,000 from over 60 nations and a global alumni network of more than 25,000 individuals. It is the only university in Sub-Saharan Africa accredited by both the Kenya Government through the Commission for University Education (CUE) and the American Government through the WASC Senior Colleges and Universities Commission (WSCUC).
In line with our mission to provide quality and affordable education through world-class service delivery, USIU-Africa is seeking to recruit a suitable and qualified candidate for the following position:
Job Details
- Position: Senior Accountant – Costing (Internal Advert)
- Location: United States International University-Africa, Nairobi, Kenya
- Reporting to: Manager, Management Accounts
- Application Deadline: 5.00pm, Friday, February 7, 2025
Job Purpose
The Senior Accountant – Costing will support financial management by handling critical functions such as program costing (including pricing), cost control, budget development, and providing essential financial data to support management’s strategic planning efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct benchmarking on all charges and make recommendations.
- Perform costing for new and existing programs.
- Analyze and monitor budget performance across all units and communicate variances with budget holders at least twice per semester.
- Make recommendations for improvements in areas of inefficiencies.
- Assess the levels of utilization of services and subscriptions, providing recommendations.
- Assist in consolidating the annual budget.
- Support the Manager, Management Accounts in preparing periodic management reports.
- Assist in the preparation of the draft consolidated annual budget for review.
- Allocate shared costs across budget units.
- Distribute overhead costs to departments, including telephone, electricity, staff costs, insurance, and transport expenses.
- Implement approved departmental budget transfers in accordance with university policies.
- Prepare draft financial models for proposed university capital projects for review.
- Manage the creation and approval of new GL codes, including opening and posting approvals.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time.
Educational/Professional Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance and CPA (K) / ACCA.
- Membership in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an accountant in a busy finance department.
- Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Personal Attributes & Competencies
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
- High level of confidentiality and integrity.
- Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.
- Relationship builder and effective negotiator.
- Proactive and able to execute instructions efficiently.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Flexible to adapt to dynamic reporting needs.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and contact details of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone, and email contacts. Applications should be sent to the address below with the subject ‘Senior Accountant – Costing’ by 5.00pm, Friday, February 7, 2025.
Director, Human Resources
United States International University-Africa
P.O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer.
