Chief Accountant – Kericho – Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International

Henry Jackson Foundation for Medical Research International (HJF MRI) in collaboration with KEMRI / Walter Reed Project, HIV Program – Kericho is seeking to fill the above position.

The Walter Reed Project- Kericho carries out HIV AIDS vaccine and therapeutic research, and supports HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in South Rift Valley.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare financial projections and budgets for approval by the management and donors.
Support management in preparation, co-ordination and control of budget, cash flow projections and actual analysis.
Prepare, consolidate and distribute timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements reflecting status of programs on grant-to-date basis in accordance with International Accounting Standards, International Financial Reporting Standards and donor requirements.
Ensure effective financial accounting systems and up-to-date books of accounts and generate timely reports and analysis as required.
Develop and modify policies/procedures/systems in accordance with organizational needs and objectives, and government regulations.
Establish financial tracking system enabling the organization to know the status of the expenditure against approved budgets at any time.
Monitor expenses in relation to budgets and ensure proper account codes are being charged for expenses.
Ensure that funds are managed according to the organization’s regulations and accounting system.
Analyze monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
Monitor the overall liquidity of the organization and the cash flow position, and facilitate requests as necessary.
Ensure monthly bank reconciliations are prepared accurately and promptly.
Ensure travel/training advances are reconciled promptly.
Verify supporting documents for project and administrative expenditure.
Supervise accounting staff.
Ensure provision of in-house training to the field finance teams and accountants.

Grants Management
Monitor compliance with grant funding requirements and provide appropriate guidance to program staff including allowable and non-allowable costs, grant closeout, preparation of budget modifications and requests for carry over or extensions as needed.
Support preparation of grant applications including budgets, certifications and other required supporting documentation.
Support preparation of and award of sub-grants including review of applications, financial assessments and capacity building.
Carry out analysis and preparation of appropriate grants reports to various donors and stakeholders.
Requirements:
University Degree in commerce or Administration, Masters Degree will be an advantage.
Professional accounting qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
At least 5 years’ experience in accounting and budgeting position.
Experience in managing large donor-funded budgets and reporting to donors.
Knowledge of accounting software, QuickBooks and Dynamics.
Terms: 1 year renewable contract. The first three months will be probation period.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit their application letters, CVs, testimonials, copies of certificates and 3 reference letters no later than June 5, 2015 to:

The Human Resources Manager
“The Walter Reed Project”
P.O. Box 1357 – 20200; Hospital Road
Kericho, Kenya

Please indicate your current and expected salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Walter Reed Project is an equal opportunity employer.

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