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.
The APHRC seeks to
recruit a Program Accountant to join a team of other finance professionals at the Center.
Responsibilities
- Provide support to project staff by ensuring cost
effective utilization of resources;
- Monitor project expenditure to ensure they are in
line with donors’ agreements. Prepare donor financial reports;
- Monitor projects expenditure against the budgets
and provide frequent feedback to the project managers and project staff on
budget matters;
- Review field imprest / staff travel advance to
ensure adherence to set procedures;
- Review partner institutions’ expenditure
accounting and prepare funds disbursements;
- Participate in proposal development preparing
budgets and other administrative sections;
- Prepare for project audits by continuously
reviewing accounts for accuracy and provide support to auditors during
project financial audits;
- Process payments and funds transfer; and
- Ensure proper records management and compliance
with internal and external requirements.
Qualifications and
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business
Administration or related field.
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) or
Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in an
international NGO.
- Proficiency in Navision (MS Dynamics).
- Ability to work independently, set priorities,
juggle tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion.
How to Apply
Interested candidates
are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal https://aphrc.org/vacancies/ by April 13, 2022. 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
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