Opening date:24/09/10
Vacancy No. K163/09/10
Program description: This program is a 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 is seeking to fill the following position in its Base Finance and Administration.
Position: Head of Finance (Senior Accountant)
MR 11 (Job Group P)
Location: Kisumu
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration and working closely with The Deputy Director, KEMRI/CDC Field Station
Essential Qualifications
Education:
Vacancy No. K163/09/10
Program description: This program is a 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 is seeking to fill the following position in its Base Finance and Administration.
Position: Head of Finance (Senior Accountant)
MR 11 (Job Group P)
Location: Kisumu
Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration and working closely with The Deputy Director, KEMRI/CDC Field Station
Essential Qualifications
Education:
- Must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field,.
- Be in possession of CPA (K) final certification and be computer literate
- Be a member to a professional association like ICPAK.
Experience:
- At least 3 years relevant experience in a senior professional accounting service, two of these years being at post qualification experience and at a Senior Supervisory level.
Desirable Qualities
- Experience with a medical related Institution such as medical research institutes, hospitals or private companies in the medical or community development field will be an added advantage.
- MBA in related field
- The successful candidate should have a good working knowledge of ICT Accounting software applications.
Position Summary:
- Incumbent Serves as the Head of Finance Section for KEMRI/CDC Program and is principal advisor to the Deputy Director, Operations for resource planning, program coordination, management functions, logistical support and intersection liaison with KEMRI Finance Department and CDC Finance office
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Provides financial oversight by continuously examining and reviewing program funds, resources requirements, equipment and facilities.
- Work closely with the KEMRI/CDC Administrator based at Nairobi CDC Office, CDC Administration Support Section and maintains close contact with Senior Accountants at KEMRI (HQ).
- Assist both the Deputy Director Operations and the Head of Finance & Administration to perform oversight responsibility on Project budgets by continuously monitoring Project budgets and advising Projects on the status of the project budget funds.
- Works with project heads to forecast expenditures and monitors expenditures for accuracy and fund availability status.
- Prepares monthly spreadsheet expenditure, budget forecast proposals, and reports on the status of funds.
- Monitors overall Program and specific Project expenditures throughout the life of the projects by analyzing expenditure data and preparing periodic reports and keep a close watch on the balance sheet.
- Ensures recipients of Co-operative Agreement funds and Project Contractors adhere to sound fiscal policies and principles and that their actions are in conformity with Federal funding requirements.
- 8. Review all financial audits of the Cooperative Agreement fund and contractors
- 9. Carry out any other duties as delegated by the Deputy Director Operations and Head of Finance & Administration.
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 or Transcripts
- Contact telephone number.
Applications are due no later than: 8th October 2010
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 employer 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
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 employer 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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