USIU Project Accountant Job 2015

Job Description

The United States International University – Africa is the largest, private, secular university in East and Central Africa catering to almost 6000 students representing 65 nationalities and with a global network of over 12000 alumni. USIU – Africa is committed to providing quality, affordable education through world-class service delivery platforms.

USIU-Africa’s Institutional Planning and Advancement Division is the university’s commercial unit, responsible for strategic planning, marketing and communications, fundraising and alumni functions.

The Division is looking to recruit an appropriate candidate for the following position:

Project Accountant

 

Key responsibilities

Effectively communicate with project managers and university management regarding contract documents, contract modifications and approvals.

Maintain project-related records, including contracts and budgets.

Communicate and coordinate with project managers and donors on various project-related issues

Prepare accurate financial reports in line with the approved budget on a monthly basis to university management and project managers

Monitor project funds balances to ensure there is no unauthorized over-expenditure.

Provide ad hoc reports as may be required by the project managers or university management

Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to university management and project managers

Prepare invoices from various projects for approval by the Chief Accountant

Follow up payments from various projects

Compile information for internal and external auditors as required.

Qualifications and Experience

An undergraduate degree in business administration (accounts), commerce or a related field from an accredited university.

Certified Public Accountant– Kenya (CPA-K) /Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

At least 2 years’ working experience in a busy accounting office

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good analytical skills

Proficient in use of accounting software and wide exposure to all accounting aspects

Competencies

Knowledge of IAS’s and IFRS’s

Ability to work with minimum or no supervision

Ability to meet set targets and timely deadlines

Flexible to adapt to changing work conditions and assignment

How to Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.




Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address by Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015



Head of Human Resources,

United States International University

P.O Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke

Web: www.usiu.ac.ke




USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer

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If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply.




Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the following address by Wednesday, September 23rd, 2015



Head of Human Resources,

United States International University

P.O Box 14634-00800, 

Nairobi, Kenya

Email: hr@usiu.ac.ke or jobs@usiu.ac.ke

Web: www.usiu.ac.ke




USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer

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