Accounting Internship
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.
Responsibilities
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Timely processing of payments.
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Issuing of local purchase orders
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Reconciliation of supplier
statements.
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Ensures that all hard copy vouchers
are duly authorized before payment and filing.
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Manages a systematic financial filing
system that is sequential, complete and up to date at all times
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Reviews submitted Field Expense
Reports, ensuring the validity and accuracy of all submitted receipts.
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Accurately posts entries to Pastel.
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Ensure all statutory remittances are
paid and on time.
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Maintain and account for petty cash.
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Assist in Fixed Assets register
maintenance.
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Maintain and update statutory
remittances file.
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Ensure financial reporting policies
are fully adhered to.
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Prepare bank reconciliations.
Qualifications
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Minimum Degree in related Business
Field and CPA II or equivalent.
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Experience working in a donor funded
project will be an advantage.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Well developed interpersonal skills.
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Strong work ethic, ability and
willingness to work long hours.
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Able to work in team settings and
willingness to learn.
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Able to work with an accounting
software.
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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.
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.