KMR/6 Vacancy No. FN-005-11-2020
Reports to: Study Coordinator
Locations: Suba/Rongo
Duration: 7 Months
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline; CPA (K) A relevant master’s degree is preferred
At least five (5) years’ relevant post-qualification experience in administration and accounting
Competent with computer software applications including Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and internet-based applications
Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing the day-to-day financial operations of the study and ensuring the timely submission of all accounting information and reports as required by KEMRI
Strengthening Study financial controls and preparing the annual budgets in coordination with the Team Leaders, study coordinators and RCTP Program Officers;
Maintaining and updating all accounting records in a timely, accurate, efficient and secure manner and facilitating periodic compliance audit visits;
Overseeing the logistics, procurement and administration activities of the study in line with KEMRI procedures;
Following up study grantees, staff and / or consultants to account for monies advanced to them and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements; and
Training finance and program staff in Study / KEMRI systems, principles of financial reporting and financial and administrative control for field-site operations.
•Works in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability and integrity
Other require skills:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:
Maintain frequent contact using cell phone, email, and Skype
Diplomatic with strong leadership skills.
Organized and keen to detail
Enthusiasm for community-based development work
Natural ability to multitask, problem solve, and work with others to resolve challenges
Interest in working in an innovative and demanding environment with extensive travel to rural sites in southern Nyanza Province
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Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send in their applications through email; hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.orgApplications should include the following:KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
hrrctp@kemri-ucsf.org
