UNICEF

Accounting & Finance Associate (G-6), FT, #00014309, Nairobi – Kenya

Duty station
🇰🇪 Kenya
Country / area
Kenya
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme
Closes
in 5 days Source: 23:55, Jun 09, 2026 Africa/Nairobi

About this role

The Accounting & Finance Associate will perform a range of technical and specialized tasks within UNICEF's finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that complies with UNICEF's financial rules and regulations. The role involves researching, adapting, and evaluating irregular cases, as well as recommending improvements to process delivery and design. The position requires strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance. The candidate should be able to handle complex financial tasks and contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes.

Key requirements

  • 3+ years professional experience in accounting and finance
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
  • Knowledge of UNICEF financial rules and regulations

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Requirements at a glance

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Min. experience
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance functions.
Required degree
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Languages
English

The Accounting & Finance Associate will be responsible for providing a variety of technical and specialized tasks in finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery that is in compliance with UNICEF financial rules and regulations, whilst demonstrating the capacity to research, adapt and evaluate irregular cases, and also to recommend improvements to process delivery and design. Location: Kenya Deadline: 9 Jun 2026 11:55 PM

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