Accounts Assistant at African Population and Health Research Center

The Center seeks to recruit an Accounts Assistant to work within its Finance Unit.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Code and post transactions into the financial system ensuring adherence to financial procedures;
• Prepare bank reconciliations;
• Make inquiries on matters pertaining to bank accounts;
• Ensure payment documents are properly supported and duly approved prior to posting;
• Provide support for financial transactions for project reporting;
• Provide financial information for planning, budgets and status on program activities;
• Maintain the fixed assets register;
• Make payment for VAT and withholding tax, ensure returns are filed per statutory requirements and process VAT accounts reconciliations; and
• Ensure proper records management and compliance with both internal and external requirements.

Qualifications, experience and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent;
• At least 1 year’s post qualification experience;
• Strong computer skills and exposure to ERPs;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Superior communications skills, verbal and written, including the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels;
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion;
• Ability to meet strict deadlines;
• Demonstrated strong moral and ethical foundation; and
• Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.