Assistant Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Vacancy: Assistant Accountant

The Nyanza Reproductive Health Society (NRHS) is a non-profit organization with its headquarters in Kisumu dedicated to improving reproductive health of men and women. NRHS has several research projects related to HIV prevention and reproductive health. 

It runs support groups for PLWHA and Key Populations, and is working with the Ministry of Health to scale up male circumcision for HIV prevention. 
 
NRHS will be undertaking research to assess HIV prevention, treatment and care among a key population in Kisumu. 

The specific study activities include HIV testing and counseling, care and treatment, behavioral assessments and promotion of adherence to treatment. 

NRHS seeks highly qualified candidates for the following position in the Anza Mapema Study 
 
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
 
Location: Kisumu 
 
Reporting To: Project Coordinator / HOF

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and circulate monthly donor monitoring.
  • Review monthly donor reports with the relevant Project Coordinator.
  • To review monthly cash flow forecast from Project Coordinators and forward to the HoF for project funds transfer
  • Handling petty cash
  • Prepare payments to vendors and other parties and ensure proper coding to reflect correct expenditure is charged to appropriate projects and line item
  • Verify invoices for arithmetical accuracy and match to purchase order (or contract) and goods received note as applicable and attach to the PV
Qualifications and Competencies
  • Bachelor`s degree in Business Administration or relevant degree majoring in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution
  • Minimum of two years job experience in an NGO setting
  • CPA II certification
  • MSM friendly or member of key population
Applications Should Include:
  • Cover letter detailing current work, prior experience and qualifications including the areas described above, telephone and e-mail contact
  • Current CV
  • Names, telephone and e-mail contacts of at least 3 professional referees
Apply via email to humanresources@nrhskenya.org with the job title "Assistant Accountant" on the subject line. 


Applications submitted on or before 31st January, 2015 will receive preference.