Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya

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;

·         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

Website: www.aphrc.org

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children