Program Accountant at African Population and Health Research 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;
• Ensure proper records management and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelors’ degree and professional qualification (CPA (K), ACCA;
• At least 3 years’ post qualification experience preferably in an international NGO;
• Excellent skills in Ms Excel and familiarity with accounting software, preferably Navision (MS Dynamics);
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.