Programme Accountant at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The position will provide financial support to projects as well as ensure effective utilization of donor funds allocated to the projects. It will also ensure compliance to the various donor rules and regulations thus mitigating risks arising as a result of non-compliance to donor requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting

• Preparation of the Financial Reports for Donors and Management.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual project performance reports.
• Preparation of any other Ad-hoc Financial Reports for management/partners.

Budgeting and Budget Monitoring

• Development of Proposal Budgets in liaison with the project teams and Senior Programme Accountant
• Preparing annual budgets in liaison with the project teams.
• Review of monthly income and expenditure statements with project teams to monitor the budget performances.
• Carry out periodic review and Reconciliations for Amref’s expenditure as well as SR’s disbursements, expenditures and Fund balances in liaison with the Grants team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Administration, Finance, Commerce or relevant qualification
• Professional qualification - CPA (K), ACCA finalist or their equivalents
• ICT proficient, accounting and ERP software

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Three (3) years’ relevant experience
• Global Fund experience will be an added advantage

Closing date will be February 03, 2023