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  • Posted: Apr 27, 2018
    Deadline: May 4, 2018
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    The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research - (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platfor...
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    Financial Accountant

    Job Purpose:

    • Statutory reporting ,budgeting, managing tax matters, coordinating internal and external audits, , preparation of board reports and liaising with tax authorities on all tax issues and coordinating tax reviews
    • The Financial accountant will also coordinate the accounting of Fixed Assets.
    • Ensuring all accounting transactions comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as compliance with donor and Joint Venture owner requirements.

    Reporting Lines:

    • Reports to Chief Finance Officer/Head of Finance.
    • Supervise Finance staff – Accountants and Assistant Accountants.

    Financial Accountant Job Key Responsibilities:

    • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (balance sheets and income statements, cashflows)
    • Organise internal audits
    • Monitor and report on monthly balance sheet reconciliations and identify and solve any accounting discrepancies
    • Analyse financial trends
    • Perform month-end and year-end close processes and coordinate processing of audit adjustments
    • Coordinate external audits, file income tax returns and coordinate with Company secretaries for filing of annual returns.
    • Supervise the management and accounting of the company’s assets
    • Preparation of the monthly and annual board packs
    • Preparation of the statutory financial statements and liaising with auditors to ensure the statutory accounts are correct
    • Liaising with and reporting to the Chief Finance Officer
    • Managing and developing other accountancy staff
    • Assembling data for tax filings where and when required
    • Keeping abreast of some tax related developments

    Qualifications for the Financial Accountant Job:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance and / or relevant field professional qualification (e.g. CPA (K), ACCA etc.
    • At least 5 years relevant experience in a similar role.
    • Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role
    • Experience in coordinating Internal and external audits
    • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and application thereon
    • Good understanding of month end procedures
    • Knowledge of tax laws and provisions of the Company’s Act 2015. Demonstrated knowledge of Tax filing and calculation of taxable income (if any)
    • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
    • Strong IT skills

    Competencies:

    • Ability to meet strict deadlines, multitask in a busy office and uphold and develop team spirit
    • Strong supervisory skills
    • Coaching and mentoring skills
    • Analytical and attentive to detail
    • Confidentiality and integrity
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills
    • Team working with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.

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    Senior Human Resource Officer

    JOB PURPOSE:

    HR Business Partner assigned to the Operations Departments (HR, Finance, Information Technology and Facilities and Transport). Works closely with heads of these departments to ensure all HR needs are met. Will attend departmental meetings to advise and follow up on HR matters.

    Description:

    REPORTS TO:

    • Head of Human Resources

    DIRECT REPORTS :

    • Assistant HRO (1) and HR Assistant

    INDIRECT REPORTS:

    None

    JOB DIMENSIONS:

    In addition to HRBP role, the SHRO will be assigned to champion HRMIS, Contract Management, Records Management and Separation - across the organization providing leadership on this specialist functions to other members of the HR team while working closely with the Head of HR for guidance and support.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Implement the human resources strategy within assigned departments taking into consideration strategic goals and objectives.
    • Deliver all aspects of HR services within agreed SLAs rand regularly provide reports and matrices on assigned department’s performance.
    • Provide input to HR policy formulation, implement and interpret HR policy and procedures and ensure effective and proactive communication across assigned departments on policies, procedures and services
    • Provide overall expertise in HRMIS, Payroll Processing, Records Management and Separation and be the reference point to the HR team but working closely with the Head of HR
    • Own and drive recruitment, on boarding, talent management and motivation needs of assigned departments ensuring each process meets organization goals.
    • Manage succession, staff development and workforce planning as essential activities within the assigned departments.
    • Ensure departmental data in the HRMIS relating to records management, leave, payroll, medical and other HR duties are coordinated and executed within expected standards
    • Ensure effective implementation of performance management processes and systems for the Programme and link these to the Programme’s Learning and Development strategy.
    • Manage all staff welfare and employee relations matters within assigned departments and ensure timely and adequate resolution of any issues so as to promote a harmonious working environment.
    • Lead and supervise HR staff supporting assigned departments, ensuring they have clear objectives and resources need to perform their tasks.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
    • Professional HR qualification and membership to a HR body e.g. IHRM, CIPD etc. or equivalent
    • At least 5 - 8 year’s hands on human resources management experience.
    • Experience working with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams across various sites
    • Knowledge of Kenya laws and practices
    • Knowledge of employee relations policies, procedures and experience in their implementation.
    • Experience in implementing Human Resources Management Information Systems.
    • Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft applications

    Desirable:

    • In depth understanding of scientific staff competence requirements, ability to handle fiscal databases and completely integrate budget and planning documents for HR management.

    COMPETENCIES:

    • Ability to analyse problems and devise pragmatic and sustainable solutions.
    • Ability to maintain a strategic view but can also conduct detailed analysis as appropriate.
    • Willingness to take a hands-on approach to problem resolution as required.
    • Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with varied stakeholders.
    • Strong leadership and management skills
    • Excellent planning and follow through ability
    • Good interpersonal and communication skills

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