Vacancy No.K97/08/11

Program description:

This program is collaboration between Kenya Medical Research Institute and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention whose remit is to conduct research in malaria, HIV and other diseases.

To effectively carry out its mandate, the Program has a vacancy for Accountant in the Division of Global HIV AIDS Program (DGHA) –GAP Admin Branch.

Position: Accountant

1 position

MR 9 -10

Reports To: Branch Chief

Location: Kisumu

Essential Requirements
  • Must have a Degree in commerce/Business management from a recognized University and/or a holder of CPA II or ACCA qualification
  • Have a minimum of two years of experience in a busy organization.
Desirable Qualities, Skills and abilities
  • Excellent analytical and report writing skills
  • Knowledge of Working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and must be proficient in accounting software packages
  • Have excellent knowledge of International Accounting Standards
  • The candidate for this position must have strong communication skills, posses leadership qualities and be Honest and of high integrity.
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • To prepare accurate and interpret monthly DGHA Projects expenditure reports.
  • To coordinate the preparation of KEMRI/CDC DGHA Branch annual budgets for activities scheduled for the year and translating these to an operational budget
  • Review all financial transactions, (Travels, Cash requests, Purchase Orders) and internal recoveries in accordance with work plans and budgets and applicable policies and regulations.
  • Participate in internal audits as scheduled and provide auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanations on audit queries.
  • Work very closely with the Administration wing of the KEMRI/CDC Collaboration to ensure speedy processing of requests.
  • Ensure that regular management information is generated on time, including comparison of results with agreed forecasts and cash flow reports
  • Assist the DGHA branch chief and Snr. Admin officer on day today management of the branch.
  • Perform any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.
Terms of Employment:

One year renewable contract as per KEMRI scheme of service.

Probation period for the first 3 months.

Salary negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on Education, experience and demonstrated competency.

Applications MUST include the following:
  • Letter of Application (indicate vacancy number)
  • Current Curriculum Vitae with telephone number and e-mail address
  • Three letters of reference with contact telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
  • Copies of Certificates, Diplomas and Transcripts
Note: Applications MUST include copies of certificates, transcripts. Applications without these will be disregarded.

Applications are due no later than 14th September 2011

To:

Human Resource Manager,
KEMRI/CDC Program,
P.O. Box 1578, Kisumu.

Or e-mail to recruitment@ke.cdc.gov

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The KEMRI/CDC program is an equal opportunity employee and does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process including application, interview meeting and processing of offer letter. If asked for a fee, report such a request immediately to 0701112145

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