AMREF in Kenya is looking for a well organised, highly motivated and results oriented individual to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa. Reporting to the Programme Accountant, the incumbent shall be responsible for providing general accunting support and will be based in Nairobi.
Specific areas of responsibility:
- Assisting in financial management and cash flow planning.
- Supporting the various projects in budget implementation and monitoring.
- Accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
- Reconciling control and balance sheet accounts under own management and clearing all reconciling items periodically.
- Updating data in the SUN Accounting System.
- Monthly reconciliation of suppliers statements against ledger statements and liaising with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
- Monthly preparation of internal recharges/recoveries.
The candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance option) with at least CPA Part II or its equivalent and two (2) years work experience in a large and busy NGO. In addition, the candidate must have sound ICT knowledge:- Word Processing,Spreadsheets & Databases. Experience in SUN accounting system will be an added advantage.The candidate should have high level of honesty, integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills and a team player. These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.
If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/042/2010) in the subject matter and send a copy of your CV, together with a supporting statement, which should include evidence of competence against key criteria, remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya by email to recruitment@amref.org.The closing date for submitting applications is October 29, 2010. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
