Accounts Intern at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP)

Reports to: Fiscal and Administration Manager

Job purpose: To be trained on project accounting and administrative operations and perform any assigned tasks under the supervision and guidance of the project accountant.

Responsibilities:

• To be trained and prepare monthly study budgets.
• To be trained and under supervision receive and account for office petty cash.
• Maintain complete and accurate office petty cash records and reconciliations under supervision.
• To be trained and assist in the management of office and study supplies.
• Effectively manage service providers and suppliers under supervision.
• Provide administrative, operations and logistical support to ongoing study activities.
• Manage project vehicles and coordinate transport under supervision.
• To be trained and under supervision implement financial policies and procedures.
• Assist in managing vendor payments and utility bills under supervision.
• To be trained and maintain assets register and ensure that project equipment is well maintained.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce or related field and CPA Part II.

Experience and skills:

• Good communication skills, reliable, self-motivated, and self-driven.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel spreadsheets and Word.
• High Integrity and confidentiality

Terms of Engagement:

Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance.

Please Note:

1. A stipend will be provided.
2. The intern will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover.