INTERN ACCOUNTS - KEMRI, KENYA NAIROBI THIKA

 A KEMRI –CCR Clinical Trials Research Project is currently conducting clinical trials and is looking for motivated individual to fill in the following position: 

Position: Accounts Intern

Location: Thika 

Reports to: Fiscal and Administration Manager 

Job purpose: To be trained on project accounting and administrative operations and perform any assigned tasks under the supervision and guidance of the project accountant. 

Responsibilities: 

 To be trained and prepare monthly study budgets.

  To be trained and under supervision receive and account for office petty cash. 

 Maintain complete and accurate office petty cash records and reconciliations under supervision.

  To be trained and assist in the management of office and study supplies.  Effectively manage service providers and suppliers under supervision.  Provide administrative, operations and logistical support to ongoing study activities.  Manage project vehicles and coordinate transport under supervision.  To be trained and under supervision implement financial policies and procedures.  Assist in managing vendor payments and utility bills under supervision.  To be trained and maintain assets register and ensure that project equipment is well maintained.  Any other duty assigned by the supervisor. Qualification:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Commerce or related field and CPA Part II. Experience and skills:  Good communication skills, reliable, self-motivated, and self-driven.  Proficiency in the use of Excel spreadsheets and Word.  High Integrity and confidentiality Terms of Engagement: Appointment in the internship program will be for 6 months. This may be extended for another 6 months depending on performance. Please Note: i. A stipend will be provided. ii. The intern will be expected to take up a personal accident cover and medical Insurance cover. Interested and qualified candidatesshould submit their application together with their detailed CV to the recruitment officer through e-mail: phrdrecruit@pipsthika.org not later than 26th July 2021 KEMRI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITED TO DIVERSITY; PERSONS WITH DISABILITY, WOMEN, YOUTH AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED AREAS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. KEMRI DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF ITS RECRUITMENT PROCESS INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW AND PROCESSING OF OFFER LETTER. IF ASKED FOR A FEE, REPORT SUCH REQUEST IMMEDIATELY. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.