Accountant (2 Positions) at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI

Job Description

This is the entry and training grade for Accountants. The Accountant will work under theguidance and supervision of a senior officer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing payment vouchers as well as revenue vouchers and submit for processing in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
• Maintaining registers of documents received by and dispatched from the department;
• Issuing receipts for monies received;
• Filling payments and receipt vouchers and ensure safety of accounts files;
• Filing simple statutory returns with relevant institutions;
• Entering in the system entries relating to revenues and expenses; and
• Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports e

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;    
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or its equivalent;    
• Proficiency in computer applications; and    
• Proficiency in IT    
• Planning skills    
• Analytical skills    
• Communication and reporting skills;    
• Interpersonal skills;    
• Team player and    
• Ethical and integrity