Senior Management Accountant – Finance Systems Job Inkomoko

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Management Accountant – Finance Systems to join our finance team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, analysis, and strategic decision support. 

The Senior Management Accountant – Finance Systems will report and work closely with the Manager – Finance Systems & Special Projects to ensure accurate financial data, provide insights for business decisions,  and contribute to the enhancement of finance systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Financial Systems & Process Innovation 

• Optimize financial systems across Inkomoko countries including ERP implementation, expense tools and dashboards, and develop the workplans, communications, and project management tools needed for roll out of these systems.
• Identify gaps and opportunities to streamline financial workflows across the organisational footprint, using digital tools and automation.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to develop scalable, integrated systems for budgeting, reporting, grant management and compliance.
• Work with the Manager Finance Systems on managing the Chart of Accounts aligned with organisational needs, programs and funder requirements, to support accurate reporting, budgeting and decision making.
• Manage the GL ownership matrix, ensuring appropriate controls and sign off.
• Stay current on emerging and innovative financial technologies and tools relevant to the NGO and social enterprise sector.

Strategic Financial Projects 

• Design and lead cross-country special projects aligned with Inkomoko’s financial strategy (e.g., zero-paper finance, cost allocation reform, grant financial reporting redesign).
• Support finance transformation initiatives tied to growth, new country launches, or strategic pivots.
• Prepare project proposals, charters, timelines, and monitor implementation effectiveness.
• Prepare dashboards for Senior Management on status updates, issues, project plans and reports for decision-making recommendations.

Regional Finance Coordination & Capacity Building 

• Partnering with country finance leads to ensure system adoption and process compliance.
• Support capacity building and training for finance staff on systems, innovations, and new tools.
• Lead the month end and year end closing calendar and process for finance systems, ensuring adherence to timelines
• Serve as a resource for finance teams during audits, grant setup, and strategic planning cycles.
• Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and compliance guidance for new systems and tools.
• Promote a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and financial excellence across the organization.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.
• Align the team’s work and culture with Inkomoko’s values and talent framework, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and impact.

Requirements

• A degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics
• At least 7 years of experience in a busy accounting environment, with Big 4 accounting/auditing experience as an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems
• Proven experience in preparing reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Demonstrated experience in automating financial processes.
• Proficiency in data management tools, including Power BI and other financial reporting tools.
• Very familiar with accounting standards and a deep understanding of ERP systems such as Odoo, SAP, or Oracle.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Technology-savvy with a proven ability to work with financial models and system implementation.

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