REF: PU/IDEAL 2.0/1/10/23
Requirements for the Position of Grant Accountant and Administrator Grade F/10
This is a middle-level position in the University and appointment is on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract.
Qualification
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized university. In addition, the candidate must:
Have CPA (K) or its equivalent.
Have knowledge of ERP (Enterprises Resource Planning).
Proficiency in computer applications
Be registered with the relevant professional body (e.g., ICPAK).
Experience
The applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in a large or busy organization, at the level of an Accountant (Grade E) or its equivalent with proven integrity, honesty, experience in handling multi-currency transactions and compliance to deadlines.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Provide administrative and functional support to the PU-IDeAL 2.0 project to ensure the project’s efficient and effective implementation.
Liaise with IDeAL 2.0 PU Principal Investigator (PI) and Steering Committee on a regular basis for proper planning and coordination project activities.
Prepare inter-ledgers and bank reconciliation statements and assist in periodic audits.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and full compliance to the donors’ rules and regulations as provided in the relevant PU Administration Handbook/Policies/Manuals.
Prepare accurate financial statements and schedules.
Prepare annual budgets and ensure compliance.
Mentor and provide guidance to staff in the Finance Department.
Assist in planning, scheduling, preparing and coordinating meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and open days by handling logistics to ensure smooth operations.
Act as point of contact for both internal and external clients to ensure that customers, staff and students are attended to efficiently and that there is maximum customer satisfaction.
Maintain a good filing system for documents and records generated.
Co-ordinate and participate in planning and implementation of the project activities.
Participate in preparation of work plans and progress reports.
Assist in requisitions for project activities and surrender of imprest in a timely manner.
Process and follow up on all procurement related needs for the programme in alignment with public procurement guidelines.
Manage the programme calendar of events with the relevant offices both internal and external.
Logistical planning of project activities.
Manage the execution of events including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings within the project by ensuring prior bookings of venues and circulation of invitations to the relevant personnel.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the project PI and Head of Section/ Department.
TERMS OF SERVICEApplication procedure The Principal Investigator
PU-IDeAL 2.0
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
The deadline for submitting applications is 31st October, 2023 by 5:00 pm. Applications received later than this date will not be considered.
Apply via :
puidealrecruitements@pu.ac.ke
