AMREF Flying Doctors is a
not for profit company, wholly owned by AMREF, the largest indigenous health
development non governmental organization based in Africa.
For more information, visit
AMREF’s website www.amref.org
Based in Nairobi, AMREF
Flying Doctors provides Air Ambulance services locally, regionally and
internationally.
With up to 800 evacuations
per year and international accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF Flying Doctors has
become the leading Air Ambulance provider in the region, operating at the
highest professional level.
The income generated
supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme and Charity
Evacuations.
For more information, visit
the website www.flydoc.org
We are seeking to fill the
following vacancy at AMREF Flying Doctors.
Financial Accountant
Ref: AFD/002/2013
Stationed in Nairobi, the
position reports to the Finance Manager.
With delegated authority,
the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties;
·
Prepare timely and accurate general ledger reconciled company
financial statements on a monthly basis, including commentary on performance
·
Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and
internal controls systems are functioning and that all relevant records are
maintained.
·
Ensure that all payments are backed by valid contracts/purchase
orders, including coordination with respective user and procurement departments
in order to ensure financial discipline and internal controls over all payments
·
Assist in preparation of revenue and functional budgets, monitor
and control costs to maintain budget
·
Extend support to all Auditors wherever required, in order to
ensure timely and satisfactory completion of all audit and reviews
·
Participates in the development of accounting policies
·
Moderate performance within the group to manage and improve the
performance levels
·
Actively support the management in order to assist in managerial
decision making
Qualifications & competencies:
The ideal candidate should
have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or business administration or
related field and CPA (K) or ACCA.
S/he should have five years
progressive experience in a busy finance and accounting function in a
commercial organisation; experience in use of Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) e.g. SUN or SAP; proficiency in MS Suite and knowledge of databases e.g.
SQL is an added advantage. Should have good knowledge of accounting principles,
procedures and standards; possess team leadership skills, have good
communication, planning and organizing skills, maintain accountability and be
technology savvy.
This is a challenging
opportunity and interested candidates should quote reference number in the
subject matter and send CV and application letter which should include
remuneration requirements and contact details of three work related referees,
to Human Resources Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors by email to
vacancies@flydoc.org.
We encourage interested
candidates to submit their applications by Friday, 15th March 2013.
We regret that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AMREF Flying Doctors is an
equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
P.O Box 18617- 00500
Nairobi,
Tel +254 (0) 20 699
2000
Fax +254 (0) 20 344 170
Website: www.flydoc.org
