The University
of Washington-Global Assistance Project Kenya (UW-Kenya), is currently
recruiting for the position of an Accounts Assistant for
various research studies and training programs taking place in Kenya.
The position
will be based in Nairobi.
The Accounts
Assistant will provide accounting and budget support to Principal
Investigators, administrators and trainees involved in research and training
programs associated with University of Washington and its collaborating
institutions in Kenya.
The Accounts
Assistant will have frequent communication with the Seattle and Nairobi-based
personnel involved in research and training activities.
This position
reports to the Principal Investigator/Program Director of each program.
Key
Responsibilities and Tasks include:
- Liaise with the Grants and Contracts
Office at University of Washington and collaborating institutions to
facilitate management of grant funds
- Ensure paychecks are processed on
time, as well as preparation and payment of locum salaries and benefits
- Handle petty cash, reconcile and
submit to the grants office for reimbursement
- Coordinate payment of suppliers and
other project vendors
- Reconcile project accounts in the different
collaborating institutions
- Prepare monthly statements for the
different collaborating institutions
- Maintain accounting records
- Manage and follow up on project
budgets
- Implement auditable internal
controls for project office using UW-Kenya policies and procedures
- Any other accounting work that may
arise
- Liaise with UW-Kenya HR and Finance
Manager as needed
Required Qualifications, Skills and
Experiences:
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce, and
minimum qualified CPA II
- Experience: At least one year experience
in financial policy implementation, preferably in the Non-Governmental
Organization sector
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office
Suite
- Proficiency and experience in
QuickBooks or similar computerized accounting software
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Very strong organizational skills
- Good team player
The above job description is not meant to
be conclusive.
The position
holder will be expected to undertake any other tasks as may be directed by
their Supervisor.
All applicants
should send an application letter stating why your skills and qualifications
are suitable for this position and an updated detailed Curriculum vita (CV)
including detailed work experience, current remuneration, with current contact
information, notice period required to take up appointment and names and
contacts of three professional references.
Terms of
Employment:
Contract for one
year, renewable as per the UW-Kenya’s scheme of service. The successful
candidate shall undergo a six month probationary period upon initiation of
employment.
Closing Date:
7th December, 2012
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
Foreseen start
date: 2nd January, 2013
All CVs and
cover letters should be sent to jobs-cf@uwkenya.org.
No certificates
are required at this stage.
In addition,
only applicants who fill-out the application form in the following link will be
considered:https://docs.google.com/a/uwkenya.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGIweGhsV1hhSkc2RW5rVE9ha3hQd3c6MQ#gid=0
