Project Accountant/Administrator Job, Latest Accounting Jobs In Kenya,

Job purpose:

The selected candidate will handle project accounting, logistics and administrative duties at the Clinical Trials site in Thika.

Responsibilities:


  •  Maintain project accounting records using QuickBooks

  •  Prepare and submit timely and accurate financial monthly reports on usage of project funds to multiple donors and sponsors for various studies.

  •  To prepare monthly study budgets.

  •  Monitor budgets utilization and communicate variances on a regular basis to the management and sponsors.

  •  To receive and account for office petty cash.

  •  Maintain complete and accurate office petty cash records and reconciliations.

  •  To assist in the management of office and study supplies.

  •  Effectively manage service providers and suppliers.

  •  Provide administrative, operations and logistical support to ongoing study activities.

  •  Manage project vehicles and coordinate transport.

  •  To implement financial policies and procedures.

  •  Assist in managing vendor and utility bills.

  •  Ensure all project equipment are well maintained and operating optimally and maintain fixed assets register.

  •  Maintain assets register and ensure that project equipment is well maintained.

  •  Any other duty assigned by the management from time to time.

Education and Experience:


  •  Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

  •  Be a Certified Public Accountant

  •  Advanced excel knowledge and experience are required

  •  Exposure to QuickBooks accounting package will be an added advantage

Competencies and skills:


  •  Excellent computer skills

  •  Excellent administrative skills

  •  Excellent report writing skills

  •  strong personal communication

  •  Mature and self-motivated

  •  High Integrity and confidentiality

  •  Experience of accounting and/or bookkeeping

  •  Excellent communications skills

  •  Good planning and organizing skills

  •  Ability to work independently 

How To Apply

Terms of employment

Employment is a one-year renewable contract with a probation period for the first 3 months. Salary is negotiable within the appropriate grade depending on education, experience and demonstrated competency.


  • All applicants must meet each selection criteria detailed in the minimum requirements.

  • Must include a current CV with names of at least 2 referees.

  • Must include copies of academic and professional certificates.

  • A duly signed application letter indicating the vacancy reference with copies of documents listed above should be sent to: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 21st September 2023.

KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WHO ARE ABLED DIFFRENTLY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.
Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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