Job Description
CITAM seeks to recruit a born-again Christian, who is experienced and self-motivated to fill the position of Senior Accountant. The role will provide leadership in financial management, ensuring timely and accurate financial planning, reporting, and analysis, while strengthening internal controls and supporting decision-making across the ministry. The position will also supervise Accountants and Finance and Administration Officers to ensure efficiency, compliance, and consistency in financial operations.
This position reports to the Head of Finance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee General Ledger management including journal entries, adjustments, execute month-end and year-end closing procedures and ensure integrity of financial data.
• Prepare and monitor budgets against actual performance, analyze variances, identify areas of cost reduction and provide actionable insights to budget holders.
• Ensure accuracy of financial records, reconciliations, accuracy and completeness of financial records through verification and validation of source documents and ERP postings.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts including budgets and variance analysis, balance sheet and cash flow projections to aid in strategic decision making
• Manage treasury functions including cash flow forecasting, payroll processing, statutory deductions, and electronic payments.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of finance staff to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Maintain fixed assets and inventory controls, ensuring proper recording and safeguarding of assets.
• Prepare audit schedules, draft accounts/FS, and co-ordinate audit exercises to ensure compliance with IFRSes, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Internal controls: Establish, maintain, and enforce robust internal control procedures to protect the ministry assets and ensure the reliability of financial data
• Compliance and Tax: Ensure adherence to all applicable local and international laws and regulations, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), ensure all regulatory returns are done on time.
• Provide financial insights and support decision-making across departments and units.
• Must be a born-again, mature Christian who conforms to the CITAM Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor's degree in commerce/ business administration (Accounting/Finance option).
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualifications.
• A member of ICPAK
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience, with supervisory responsibility in a similar role.
• Experience working within a parachurch or faith-based organization is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge and experience in ERP systems (preferably Sage X3).
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Interested and qualified applicants should apply via this linkhttps://citam.mcidirecthire.com/external/currentopportunities The closing date for applications is 15th May 2026.
CITAM is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Notice: Beware of scams - CITAM does not ask for payment at any point during our recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.