Project Accountant at University of Maryland1

The project is therefore seeking for a suitably qualified person able to fill the position of a Project Accountant.

This position will be based at the County Health Services Department and mainstreamed into

Job Group: L

Terms of Service: 3 Year Contract

Reporting to: Sector Accountant

Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting / commerce or any business-related field accounting! finance option.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and registered by ICPAK
• Qualification in relevant financial and payroll systems software application (Quick books, or any other accounting software)
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience preferably in USAID supported, health related programs

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions in order to monitor financial status of project activities, ensuring all accounting data are updated, reconciled and fully supported.
• Coordinate and facilitate the procurement requirements of the project office on the basis of the procurement policy guidelines.
• Prepare the monthly payroll and generate the payroll and payroll by-products (deductions) reports.
• Ensure compliance on submission of statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, DIT etc.)
• Prepare Bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval by the 5th day of every month.