Projects Senior Accountant
Date Posted:
September 8, 2021
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2021
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a Christian not-for-profit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a Registered Trust of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK). The Organisation’s core mandate is being a reliable supply chain for quality and affordable Health Products and Technologies, Quality Assurance and Health Advisory Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread all over Kenya and other regions in Africa.
MEDS has entered into a
Contract with USAID Kenya and East Africa named USAID Accountable Supply Chain for
Health Program in Kenya. Project mandate is to Procure, Warehouse,
Distribute and Monitor HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis and Maternal/Neonatal/Child
Health (MNCH) commodities in furtherance of the President’s Emergency Plan for
AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Program in Kenya.
MEDS seeks to recruit
the position of Senior Accountant – Projects to implement this Project:
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring
project funds are expended in accordance with Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAPs), MEDS policies and cost principles imposed
by Donor Agency
- Provide
support in budget management, financial analysis, accounting, operational
and management support to USAID Supply Chain Strengthening Project
- Prepare
routine and ad-hoc reports and budget updates for different activities to
ensure regular flow of accurate and relevant financial information for
enhanced project management and planning
- Ensure
USAID Supply Chain Strengthening project operates seamlessly by providing
high-quality, responsive, timely and cost effective services within the
framework of Kenyan Laws, MEDS Policies, USG Polices, Federal Rules and
Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Donor requirements
- Ensure
accurate and transparent accounting for project stocks and up-to-date
records that represent a true and fair view of project stock value
- Ensure
project Suppliers are paid timely and within credit period and maintain
good Supplier relationships
- Project
cash flow management: Ensure project bank Accounts are timely funded with
due compliance to donor advance management, reimbursement management and
third party payment management guidelines
- Ensure
necessary tax exemptions and waivers for project activities are obtained
in accordance with Kenya Laws and USG guidelines
- Assist
in safeguarding assets (financial and physical) of Supply Chain
Strengthening Project and ultimately the U.S. Government or other donor
against fraud, loss or misuse
- Coordinate
with project management team on project implementation, compliance, and
other requirements
- Prepare
project Monthly, Quarterly financial statements and reports on project
performance to facilitate decision-making by Project Management Team and
Donor
- Coordinate
project audit by preparation of project financial statements, coordinate
review by compliance and Audit Teams of audit findings and administrative
support to teams in the implementation of the recommendations
- Capacity
building of finance focal points on sound financial practices
- Development
of annual project work plans and budgets
Candidate Profile:
- Business Related Degree and CPA
(K)
- At
least 5 years’ experience in a USG Funded Project with deep understanding
of USG guidelines and application of Federal Rules and Regulations
How To Apply
If you fit the profile
for any of the above positions, please submit your application including a
detailed Curriculum Vitae stating your current position, salary, email address
and telephone contacts. In addition, provide a copy of your National Identity
Card and names and contacts of three (3) Referees (one of whom must be a
professional who has supervised you at some point and another one be a Senior
Religious Leader who knows you very well). Submit applications as indicated
below.
To: Managing Director
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies
P.O. Box 78040, 00507 Nairobi, Kenya or E-mail: USAID-MEDS@meds.or.ke
By: 22nd September
2021
Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted
