The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology
(Amendment) Act of 1979. It is one of the leading health research institutes in Africa responsible for carrying out research in Kenya.
(Amendment) Act of 1979. It is one of the leading health research institutes in Africa responsible for carrying out research in Kenya.
KEMRI’S Vision is to be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health and its Mission is to improve on the quality of health and human life through research.
KEMRI seeks to recruit a dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following position:-
Assistant Director, Finance
The main responsibility will be to oversee timely and accurate preparation of accounting and financial management
information necessary to control income and expenditure as well as meet internal, statutory and donor reporting
requirements
information necessary to control income and expenditure as well as meet internal, statutory and donor reporting
requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provision of leadership and mentorship in Finance
- Development, implemention and monitoring of a robust financial system in conformity with international financial reporting standards
- Formulation, control and coordination of financial procedures and regulations in conformity with relevant Government laws and regulations
- Development and implementation of prudent internal accounting and financial checks and controls
- Development and management of internal budgetary controls in collaboration with other departments within the Institute
- Budgetary planning with MTEF in liaison with line Government Ministries and relevant sectors
- Preparation of financial quarterly/annual reports in line with the Public Service Performance Contracting guidelines
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/ Finance; CPA (K) or equivalent
- MBA/MSc (Accounts/Finance), Diploma in Health Service Administration, experience in Public Sector Accounts and Financial Management are added advantages.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in Accounts & Finance in a large organization with an annual budget of over KShs.2 billion.
- Not less than 5 years in a senior managerial position
- Between 30 to 50 years of age.
- In-depth knowledge in computerized accounting and financial software applications.
- Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
Additional Required Competencies
- Ability to represent the Institute at a senior level in a professional manner with tact and diplomacy at National and International levels
- Strong writing and oral communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team player with the ability to work with multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural stakeholders
- Ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of
certificates, testimonials and three referees to the following address not later than 2nd July 2010.
certificates, testimonials and three referees to the following address not later than 2nd July 2010.
The Director
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200, Nairobi
Kenya Medical Research Institute
P.O. Box 54840 – 00200, Nairobi
Attn: Head of Human Resources
Or send by email to: hr@kemri.org
Or send by email to: hr@kemri.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
o? � f � � /professional certificates and testimonials stating their current position, remuneration, telephone contact quoting the name of the specific Company on the application letter and on the envelope to:ENG. M. O. Ochieng
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
P. O. Box 3325 – 40100,
Kisumu.
P. O. Box 3325 Kisumu-Fax 057-2024589,
Telephone: 057-2025128/0202157233/0716525251/0736202512.Closing date is 8th July2010.
Chief Executive Officer,
Lake Victoria South Water Services Board,
P. O. Box 3325 – 40100,
Kisumu.
P. O. Box 3325 Kisumu-Fax 057-2024589,
Telephone: 057-2025128/0202157233/0716525251/0736202512.Closing date is 8th July2010.
