Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network (EPN)
Position: Accounting Intern
Position: Accounting Intern
The Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network is an
International non-profit Christian member organization registered in Kenya.
Its mission is to support Churches and
Church Health Systems, provide and promote just and compassionate quality
pharmaceutical services.
The beneficiaries of EPN’s services include
church health institution, medicines policy makers, health professionals,
church leaders, and health staff involved in medicines management and
pharmaceutical service delivery.
EPN seeks to recruit an Intern in the
Finance Department to provide support to the Accountant.
He/She will provide support to the
accountant in meeting the objectives as laid out in the job description below
and be able to meet deadlines.
He/She needs to be able to work independently
with minimum supervision and deliver optimal results under pressure.
This position will be initially for a
period of 6 months with possibility of extension and/or being hired on
contractual terms depending on performance.
Job Description
Responsibilities for the Intern
·
Timely
processing of payments.
·
Issuing
of local purchase orders
·
Reconciliation
of supplier statements.
·
Ensures
that all hard copy vouchers are duly authorized before payment and filing.
·
Manages
a systematic financial filing system that is sequential, complete and up to
date at all times
·
Reviews
submitted Field Expense Reports, ensuring the validity and accuracy of all
submitted receipts.
·
Accurately
posts entries to Pastel.
·
Ensure
all statutory remittances are paid and on time.
·
Maintain
and account for petty cash.
·
Assist
in Fixed Assets register maintenance.
·
Maintain
and update statutory remittances file.
·
Ensure
financial reporting policies are fully adhered to.
·
Prepare
bank reconciliations.
Qualifications
·
Minimum
Degree in related Business Field and CPA II or equivalent.
·
Experience
working in a donor funded project will be an advantage.
·
Excellent
communication skills.
·
Well
developed interpersonal skills.
·
Strong
work ethic, ability and willingness to work long hours.
·
Able
to work in team settings and willingness to learn.
·
Able
to work with an accounting software.
Please note that
Kenyan non-residents applying for this position should be willing to relocate
and obtain appropriate visa and work permit. (No financial support will be
provided by the organization for costs incurred.)How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to apply by sending a letter of Interest, detailed Curriculum Vitae, indicating Day time telephone numbers, address and name of referee to:
The Executive Director,
Ecumenical Pharmaceutical Network,
P.O Box 749 00606
Nairobi, Kenya.
Email Address: jobs@epnetwork.org.
Closing date: Applications should be submitted by Monday, 2nd October 2017.
Only short listed Candidates will be contacted.
EPN is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
