AMREF is the largest indigenous health development
non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African
communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that
prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.
For more information visit our website www.amref.org
We are looking for an individual who is organized, highly motivated and results-oriented to join a dynamic team working towards better health for Africa to fill the following position.
Assistant Programme Accountant
Reporting to the Programme Accountant and based in Nairobi
Purpose of Job:-
The position will be responsible for providing general accounting support.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Assisting
in financial management and cash flow planning.
- Supporting
the various projects in budget implementation and monitoring.
- Accurate
coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
- Reconciling
control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clearing all
reconciling items periodically.
- Updating
data in the SUN Accounting System.
- Monthly
reconciliation of suppliers’ statements against ledger statements and
liaising with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling
items.
- Monthly
preparation of internal recharges/recoveries.
Qualifications and Competencies:-
- The
candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce
(Accounting/Finance Option) with at least CPA Part II or its
equivalent.
- Three
(3) years work experience in a large and busy NGO.
- In
addition, the candidates must have sound ICT knowledge especially in the
MS Office Suite.
- Experience
in SUN accounting system will be an added advantage.
- Furthermore,
he/she must have a high level of confidentiality, honesty, integrity and
the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent
communication skills and team playing ability are also essential to this
position.
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and hardworking professional.
If you meet the qualifications specified above, send your
application letter that includes remuneration requirements and contact details
of three work-related referees and a detailed CV to the Human Resources
Manager, AMREF in Kenya, by email - recruitment@amref.org
Please quote the position in the subject matter.
The closing date for submitting applications is 20th August
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
