Walter Reed Project HIV Program – Kericho Accountant Job in Kenya

The US Army Medical Research Unit-Kenya (USAMRU-K) / Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) The Walter Reed Project HIV Program – Kericho is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position below.

The HIV Program Kericho carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research studies and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Southern Rift Valley.

Position: Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:
To maintain accurate and complete financial records / files of the PEPFAR program.
To analyze, monitor and reconcile grants expenditures.
To ensure that funds are managed according to the organization’s regulations and accounting system.
To establish financial tracking system enabling the organization to know the status of the expenditure against approved budgets at any time.
Provide Support to the program on financial management.
Carry out analysis and preparation of appropriate grants reports to various donors and stakeholders.
Examine and prepare payments vouchers / invoices for certification and payment.
Review all financial transactions to ensure completeness of documentation as per applicable policies and regulation.
Work in conjunction with the other program accountants to prepare monthly bank reconciliation and other financial reports as required.
Perform any other relevant financial and administrative duty that may be assigned by the project.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or equivalent from a recognized institution.
Accounting background of not lower than CPA part II.
Minimum 3 years experience in a busy accounting office.
Good knowledge of computer accounting packages.
Prior work with and knowledge of international NGO and donor funded programs & policies highly preferred.
Experience in the health sector and basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS are added advantages.

Applicants should submit their application letters, resumes, testimonials, copies of certificates and day time telephone contact(s) no later than September 1, 2010 to:

The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project” USAMRU-K/HJF MRI
P.O. Box 1357 – 20200; Hospital Road; Kericho, Kenya
Only short listed candidates will be contacted