Closing date: July 25, 2021
The
African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a leading
Africa-based, African-led, international research institution headquartered in
Nairobi, Kenya. APHRC conducts policy-relevant research on population, health,
education, urbanization and related development issues in sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit a Grant Accountant- Fund Management to manage the Center’s fund management projects and coordinate the administrative duties in the office of the Director leading the fund management work.
Duties/Responsibilities:
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Provide support to project staff by ensuring cost-effective utilization of
resources;
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Monitor project expenditure to ensure they are in line with donors’ agreements
and prepare donor financial reports;
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Monitor projects expenditure against the budgets and provide frequent feedback
to the project managers and project staff on budget matters;
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Review field imprest/staff travel advance to ensure adherence to set procedures;
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Review partner institutions’ expenditure accounting and prepare funds
disbursements;
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Participate in proposal development preparing budgets and other administrative
sections;
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Prepare for project audits by continuously reviewing accounts for accuracy and
provide support to auditors during project financial audits;
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Process payments and funds transfer;
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Ensure proper records management and compliance with internal and external
requirements;
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Maintain grant reporting requirements and schedules in the Project Management
System (PMS) and follow-up on project reports to ensure submission by due dates;
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Help in monitoring project implementation including review of burn rates both
for the Center and project partners;
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Review financial information from across the Center tracking variables of
interest for the Director’s management information;
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Manage the Director’s office and respond to queries in their absence;
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Schedule appointments for the Director as necessary;
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Manage meetings of the Director’s office, including preparing documentation and
taking minutes as necessary; and
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Identify action points during meetings and follow up with the concerned parties
to ensure accomplishment.
Qualifications, experience and skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related
field.
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Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) or Chartered Certified Accountant
(ACCA) equivalent.
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At least 3 years’ post qualification experience preferably in an international
NGO.
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Excellent skills in MS Excel and familiarity with accounting software,
preferably Navision (MS Dynamics).
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Willingness to extend beyond finance to the area of administration.
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Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated
ability to follow assignments through to completion.
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Ability to meet strict deadlines.
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Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Interested candidates
are encouraged to submit their cover letter and CV through our recruitment
portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/ by July
25, 2021. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be
required to have a Police Clearance Certificate. 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 vulnerable persons.**