AMREF Flying Doctors is a not for profit company, wholly owned
by AMREF, the largest indigenous health development non
governmental organization based in Africa.
For more information, visit AMREF’s website www.amref.org
Based in Nairobi, AMREF Flying Doctors provides Air Ambulance
services locally, regionally and internationally.
With up to 800 evacuations per year and international
accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF Flying Doctors has become the leading Air
Ambulance provider in the region, operating at the highest professional
level.
The income generated supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the
Outreach Programme and Charity Evacuations.
For more information, visit the website www.flydoc.org
We are seeking to fill the following vacancy at AMREF Flying
Doctors.
Financial Accountant
Ref: AFD/002/2013
Stationed in Nairobi, the position reports to the Finance
Manager.
With delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for
the following duties;
- Prepare
timely and accurate general ledger reconciled company financial statements
on a monthly basis, including commentary on performance
- Ensure
that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal controls
systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
- Ensure
that all payments are backed by valid contracts/purchase orders, including
coordination with respective user and procurement departments in order to
ensure financial discipline and internal controls over all payments
- Assist
in preparation of revenue and functional budgets, monitor and control
costs to maintain budget
- Extend
support to all Auditors wherever required, in order to ensure timely and
satisfactory completion of all audit and reviews
- Participates
in the development of accounting policies
- Moderate
performance within the group to manage and improve the performance levels
- Actively
support the management in order to assist in managerial decision making
Qualifications & competencies:
The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance
or accounting or business administration or related field and CPA (K) or
ACCA.
S/he should have five years progressive experience in a busy
finance and accounting function in a commercial organisation; experience in use
of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) e.g. SUN or SAP; proficiency in MS Suite
and knowledge of databases e.g. SQL is an added advantage. Should have good
knowledge of accounting principles, procedures and standards; possess team
leadership skills, have good communication, planning and organizing skills,
maintain accountability and be technology savvy.
This is a challenging opportunity and interested candidates
should quote reference number in the subject matter and send CV and application
letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of
three work related referees, to Human Resources Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors
by email to vacancies@flydoc.org.
We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications
by Friday, 15th March 2013.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a
non-smoking environment policy.
P.O Box 18617- 00500 Nairobi,
Tel +254 (0) 20 699 2000
Fax +254 (0) 20 344 170
Website: www.flydoc.org