Accountant Job in Kenya

The African Population
and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading Africa-based, African-led,
international research institution headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC
conducts policy-relevant research on population, health, education, urbanization
and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.

The APHRC seeks to
recruit a Program Accountant to join a team of other finance professionals at the Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to project staff by ensuring cost
  effective utilization of resources;


• Monitor project expenditure to ensure they are in
  line with donors’ agreements. Prepare donor financial reports;


• Monitor projects expenditure against the budgets
  and provide frequent feedback to the project managers and project staff on
  budget matters;


• Review field imprest / staff travel advance to
  ensure adherence to set procedures;


• Review partner institutions’ expenditure
  accounting and prepare funds disbursements;


• Participate in proposal development preparing
  budgets and other administrative sections;


• Prepare for project audits by continuously
  reviewing accounts for accuracy and provide support to auditors during
  project financial audits;


• Process payments and funds transfer; and


• Ensure proper records management and compliance
  with internal and external requirements.

Qualifications and
Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
  Administration or related field.


• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) or
  Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent.


• At least 3 years’ experience working in an
  international NGO.


• Proficiency in Navision (MS Dynamics).


• Ability to work independently, set priorities,
  juggle tasks and meet strict deadlines.


• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
  demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion.

How to Apply

Interested candidates
are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/  by April 13, 2022. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be
required to have a Police Clearance Certificate. Cover letters should be
addressed to:

The Human Resources
Officer

African Population and
Health Research Center, Inc

APHRC Campus, Manga
Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru

P.O. Box 10787-GPO,
Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org

APHRC is an equal
opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons