Accountant at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets in compliance with USAID Supply Chain Strengthening contract, USG Guidelines
• Develop routine and ad hoc status reports, budget updates for different activities to ensure the regular flow of accurate and relevant financial information for enhanced project management and planning
• Maintain an accurate accounting framework for project stocks and up to date records that represent a true fair view of project stock value
• Prepare project suppliers payment within the credit period and maintain good supplier’s relationship
• Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant project staff of due payments/liquidations, and maintain appropriate communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource management and compliance with set guidelines
• Project cash flow management: Ensure project bank Accounts are timely funded with due compliance to donor advance management, reimbursement management and third-party payment management guidelines
• Maintain accurate Supply Chain Strengthening project assets/Inventory register
• Prepare project Monthly, Quarterly financial statements and reports to reflect project performance and facilitate decision-making by Project Management team and the donor
• Prepare Project Audit schedules and project financial statements, coordinate review by compliance and Audit teams of audit findings and administrative support to teams in the implementation of the recommendations
• Participate in the development of project work plans and budgets

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a business-related course with CPA (K) Certification.
• Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies
• Associate ICPAK Member, Registered member of ICPAK is an added advantage
• Previous relevant work experience required
• 5 Years’ experience in a busy accounting environment.
• Prior accounting experience in a USG Funded project