The African Population and Health
Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit organization that
carries out high quality and policy-relevant research on population, health,
education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
The Center seeks to recruit an Accounts
Assistant to work within its Finance
Unit.
Duties / Responsibilities:
·
Code and post transactions into the
financial system ensuring adherence to financial procedures;
·
Prepare bank reconciliations;
·
Make inquiries on matters pertaining
to bank accounts;
·
Ensure payment documents are properly
supported and duly approved prior to posting;
·
Provide support for financial
transactions for project reporting;
·
Provide financial information for
planning, budgets and status on program activities;
·
Maintain the fixed assets register;
·
Make payment for VAT and withholding
tax, ensure returns are filed per statutory requirements and process VAT
accounts reconciliations; and
·
Ensure proper records management and
compliance with both internal and external requirements.
Qualifications, Experience and
Skills:
·
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant
field;
·
Must be a Certified Public Accountant
(CPA II) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent;
·
At least 1 year’s post qualification
experience;
·
Strong computer skills and exposure
to ERPs;
·
Strong analytical skills;
·
Superior communications skills,
verbal and written, including the ability to engage effectively with staff at
all levels;
·
Strong organizational, analytical and
interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to
completion;
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Ability to meet strict deadlines;
·
Demonstrated strong moral and ethical
foundation; and
·
Must have a high level of initiative
and ability to work independently.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged
to apply by email to jobs@aphrc.org with the subject ‘Accounts Assistant’ by
January 17, 2020.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
APHRC is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to the protection of children