AMREF is the largest indigenous health development non-governmental organization based in Africa. We are currently looking for a Assistant Programme Accountant
Kenya Jobs: Assistant Programme Accountant
Reporting to the Programme Accountant and based in Nairobi
Purpose of Job:-
The position will be responsible for providing general accounting support.
Key Responsibilities:-
- Assisting in financial management and cash flow planning.
- Supporting the various projects in budget preparation, implementation and monitoring.
- Accurate coding of payment vouchers and files for data processing and/or payment.
- Reconciling control and balance sheet accounps and clearing all reconciling items periodically.
- Updaping data in the SUN Accounting System.
- Preparation of financial reports to donors
- Monthly reconciliation of suppliers’ statements against ledger balance and liaising with the respective suppliers in a bid to clear any reconciling items.
- Monthly preparation of internal recharges/recoveries.
Qualifications and Competencies:-
- The candidate should have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option) with at least CPA Part II or its equivalent.
- Two (2) years work experience in a large and busy NGO.
- In addition, the candidates must have sound ICT knowledge especially in the MS Office Suite.
- Experience in SUN accounting system will be an added advantage.
- Furthermore, he/she must have a high level of confidentiality, honesty, integrity and the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and team playing ability are also essential to this position.
These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and development-oriented professionals.
If you meet the qualifications specified, send your application letter that includes remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees and a detailed CV to the
Human Resources Manager,
AMREF in Kenya,
by email - recruitment@amref.org
Please quote the position in the subject matter.
The closing date for submitting applications is 19th August, 2011
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
