IntraHealth Career Opportunity
The goal of HRH Kenya project is to strengthen human resources for health systems in Kenya both at the National and County levels and ultimately improve health outcomes for the Kenyan people.
The goal of HRH Kenya project is to strengthen human resources for health systems in Kenya both at the National and County levels and ultimately improve health outcomes for the Kenyan people.
Project Accountant - Nairobi
Summary of Role: To provide support to the Kenya office accounting function through management of the General ledger records; compiling monthly accruals; processing and posting month end adjusting journals; compilation of periodic project expenditure reports and management of Duty & Tax exemption processes.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure
timely submission and review of travel advances issued to staff and Regional
Float accountabilities.
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Compile
accruals in relation to all unpaid obligations at month end.
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Prepare
adjusting journals for month-end accruals for approval and posting to the
Accounting system.
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Generate
Adjusting Journal Vouchers (AJV5) for all approved Travel Reimbursement Forms
(TRF5), Regional Floats and other forms of accountabilities.
·
Co-ordinate
field financial reporting process to ensure timely and accurate monthly
financial reports.
·
Ensure
the General Ledger is up to date in relation to AJVs for approved Travel
Reimbursement Forms (TRF5), returned monies and other forms of
accountabilities.
·
Manage
the Duty and Tax exemptions process and ensure compliance with the
organizations’ policies and donor regulations.
·
Compile
the monthly DA1 monitoring register and the Annual VAT Report.
·
Oversee
the management of the petty cash adhering to laid down policies and procedures.
·
Prepare
Bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval.
·
Provide
support in compilation of various donor and internal management finance
reports.
·
Manage
the Receivables accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Education, Experience & Personality
Requirements
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Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
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At
least four years’ experience in busy accounting department.
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Previous
exposure and experience in USAID rules & regulations.
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Experience
in donor funded organization is required.
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CPA
III qualification.
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Proficiency
in QuickBooks and MS Excel is required.
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High
integrity, honesty, initiative and team-player.
·
Excellent
interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
If you meet the above qualifications please
apply by sending your CV with a cover letter indicating your daytime telephone
numbers, address and names of three referees who must have been your supervisor
in your current or former employment tokenyajobs@intrahealth.org.
Closing date for applications is October 8,
2017.
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted