Senior Accountant & ERP Implementation Specialist at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

Adeso

  • Kenya
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.Senior Accountant & ERP Implementation SpecialistKEY RESPONSIBILITIESInternal Accounting & KujaBuild ERP Testing (ADESO Focus)
  • Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
  • Support internal audits, donor compliance, and statutory requirements.
  • Lead and document structured UAT for KujaBuild financial modules, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
  • Provide actionable feedback to ERP developers and product managers.
  • Train ADESO finance staff on ERP workflows and adoption best practices.
ERP Subject Matter Expert & Implementation Advisor (External Focus)
  • Serve as an NGO accounting SME in ERP design sessions and configuration planning.
  • Participate in ERP implementation projects for external clients, including requirements gathering, testing, go-live, and post-launch support.
  • Advise on chart of accounts design, donor reporting, compliance requirements, and process automation in ERP systems.
  • Support the creation and delivery of client training materials and capacity-building programs.
  • Collaborate with business development teams to tailor ERP demonstrations for prospective NGO clients.
System Support, Optimization & Capacity Building
  • Provide first-line support for KujaBuild ERP finance modules, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Troubleshoot issues, escalate where needed, and maintain up-to-date system documentation.
  • Conduct workflow analysis to improve efficiency and usability.
  • Ensure ERP financial modules align with accounting standards and internal controls.
  • Support data quality, governance, and reporting best practices.
  • Mentor staff and cultivate ERP “champions” across the organization.
Planning & Stakeholder Management
  • Contribute to ERP rollout planning across regions and country offices.
  • Facilitate communication between finance, technical teams, and leadership.
  • Participate in prioritization of system enhancements and roadmap planning.
  • Track implementation progress and report to leadership.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) required.
  • Minimum 7 years' progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in NGOs.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience leading or contributing significantly to ERP implementation projects.
  • Demonstrated experience with structured UAT or product testing cycles.
  • ERP training or certification (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite) is a strong advantage.
  • Strong Excel, reporting, and data reconciliation skills.
  • Understanding of multi-country, multi-currency accounting environments.
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