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

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Job Description

Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Internal 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

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join our team, please submit your application to

[email protected]

quoting the position in the email subject matter.
Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Department and include a 1-page
Cover Letter with applicant’s current contact information, a Resume or CV including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments, and a list of 3 professional references with complete contact information (Name, Relationship to Reference, Email and Phone Number).
Applications that do not include all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.