Accountant - USAID DAWA ZA Ubora Project at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

The position will report to the Senior Accountant and will be charged with the responsibility to:

• Prepare project budgets in compliance with USAID Dawa Za Ubora 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 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 credit period and maintain good supplier relationships.
• Prepare tax compliance reports and seek tax exemptions for all project expenditure.
• 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 Dawa Za Ubora project assets/ inventory register
• Prepare project Monthly and 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.

Candidate Profile:

• 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
• At least 5 years’ experience in a busy accounting environment
• Prior accounting experience in a USG-funded project is mandatory