The
Consortium for National Health Research (CNHR) is a grant awarding
not-for-profit organizations that supports relevant research-for-health
activities aimed at improving the health of Kenyans.
Accountant and IT Support
Officer
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Manage the treasury function;
- Review programme and grant work plans and prepare related budgets;
- Review and analyse grantee reports, process subsequent payments and maintain related general ledgers and sub-ledgers;
- Facilitate the grant making process, undertake pre-award and monitoring visits and undertake grantee training as necessary;
- Review, analyse and tract all audit issues;
- Prepare and manage the payroll;
- Manage the procurement-to-payment process, updating and ensuring compliance with procurement procedures;
- Develop, implement and monitor operation of the IT Policy and related aspects of the Business Continuity Plan; and
- Oversee the provision of IT support to Staff by the external service provider
Desired Skills and Experience:
- At least 3 years working experience;
- Exposure working with international funding organizations;
- Experience with an international auditing/accounting firm or in a grant making role is an added advantage;
- Computerized software such as Microsoft Dynamics;
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills;
- Ability to perform, prioritize multiple tasks and work within short deadlines;
- Good communication skills and a team player;
- Well developed commercial orientation and planning skills;
- Understanding of accounting and financial management issues; and
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and under pressure.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree;
- Professional Accounting qualifications - e.g. ACCA, CPA; and
- Training in IT and grants management will be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
1. A cover
letter (max. One page on font 11), illustrating your suitability for the
positions and salary expectations
2. A
detailed Curriculum Vitae ( max four pages on font 11)
3. Names
and contact information of three referees, one of which must be a manager you
worked closely with.
Please
apply to Consultant, SimCorp HR Solutions through email address: info@simcorphrsolutions.com
Deadline
for received applications is Friday 1 4th March 2014.
Only
applications from candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be shortlisted
and acknowledged.
CNHR is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and female candidates with the requisite
qualifications for the job are encouraged to apply