JOB NAME |
ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
POSTED BY: Africa Population and Health Research Center
REF:APHRC 37
Date Published:Thursday, January 9, 2020
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, July 7, 2020 EXPIRED
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LOCATION OF THIS JOB |
Kenya | NAIROBI in Kenya |
INDUSTRY |
HEALTH AND MEDICALCARE
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JOB TYPE |
Full-Time |
MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit organization that carries out high quality and policy-relevant research on population, health, education and development issues facing sub-Saharan Africa.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Code and post transactions into the financial system ensuring adherence to financial procedures; 2. Prepare bank reconciliations; 3. Make inquiries on matters pertaining to bank accounts; 4. Ensure payment documents are properly supported and duly approved prior to posting; 5. Provide support for financial transactions for project reporting; 6. Provide financial information for planning, budgets and status on program activities; 7. Maintain the fixed assets register; 8. Make payment for VAT and withholding tax, ensure returns are filed per statutory requirements and process VAT accounts reconciliations; and 9. Ensure proper records management and compliance with both internal and external requirements.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS JOB |
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 2. Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent; 3. At least 1 year’s post qualification experience; 4. Strong computer skills and exposure to ERPs; 5. Strong analytical skills; 6. Superior communications skills, verbal and written, including the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels; 7. Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion; 8. Ability to meet strict deadlines; 9. Demonstrated strong moral and ethical foundation; and 10. Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by email to jobs@aphrc.org with the subject ‘Accounts Assistant’ by January 17, 2020. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Cover letters should be addressed to: The Human Resources Officer African Population and Health Research Center, Inc APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru P.O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi Website: www.aphrc.org APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection
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