Program Accountant at University of Nairobi, Kenya

Program Accountant at University of Nairobi - Kenyan Jobs

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Applications are invited for the following position:

UNITID Fellowship Programme - Training for HIV Managers in Kenya

Program Accountant

AD/8/363/11 - (CHS)

Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications:-

• CPA (K) and members of ICPAK.
• Strong IT skills and experience working with accounting software.
• At least three (3) years experience working as an accountant in a donor funded program.
• Experience in budgeting for donor funded program and financial management
• Knowledge in US government regulations for funded projects.
• Prior training in Grants Management will be an added advantage.
• A relevant first degree is an added advantage.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the successful candidate will be based in Nairobi and responsible for administration of the financial aspects of the program, participate in budget preparation and implementation as well as providing accounting information for sound management decision making.

He/she will:-

• Advise program staff on matters relating to Cooperative Agreement rules and regulations to ensure conformity to all donor requirements.
• Ensure compliance to university Accounting Procedures and regulations.
• Development of annual, quarterly and per activity budgets which are well matched to program work plan and-ensure their effective implementation.
• Ensure funds are used according to the budget and any reimbursements for program expenses are done promptly and efficiently.
• Maintain complete and accurate program books of accounts.
• Prepare annual, quarterly and monthly reports on program financial status and submit the reports to the stake holders in due time.
• Perform regular financial monitoring and evaluation with respect to program activities.
• Ensure compliance with the donor Audit requirement and act as liaison for the donor conducted internal and external audits.
• Ensure timely closure of all audit action plans related to the programme.
• Ensure timely filling of tax refund forms for compliance to the donor tax requirements.

Note:

1. Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.

Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.

2. In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants' heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.

3. Applications should be addressed as per the reference codes below:-

CHS

The Principal,
College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 30197-00100,
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday, 19th August 2011.

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