FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANTS (2 POSITIONS)
Deadline: February 25, 2025
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is a premier research-to-policy institution, generating evidence, strengthening research and related capacity in the African research and development ecosystem, and engaging policy to inform action on health and development. The Center is Africa-based and African-led, with its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, and a West Africa Regional Office (WARO), in Dakar, Senegal. APHRC seeks to drive change by developing strong African research leadership and promoting evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) across sub-Saharan Africa.
APHRC seeks to recruit Financial Accountants to join the Finance team. The position will be based at the Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
Duties/ Responsibilities
- Financial posting and recording:
- Coding and posting all transactions into the financial system while ensuring adherence to finance procedures.
- Ensuring payment documents are properly supported and duly approved during posting; this includes checking whether all expenditures have the correct project allocation.
- Enquiring on issues pertaining to the bank accounts from the bank.
- Timely resolutions of bank transactions queries.
- Financial reporting and general finance
- Ensuring compliance with internal controls and recommending on areas for improvement.
- Providing financial information for planning, budgets and status on program activities, this includes such activities as provision of copies of documents supporting transactions.
- Ensuring proper filing and maintenance of accounting records.
- Providing support for financial transactions for project reporting as necessary.
- Dealing with internal and external parties.
- Preparation of bank reconciliations.
- Preparing field staff fees payments ensuring they are properly supported, approved and processed.
- VAT and Withholding Tax returns filing.
- Other relevant tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) equivalent.
- At least 3 years’ experience working in an international NGO.
- Proficiency in Navision Dynamics.
- Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to follow assignments through to completion.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines; and
- Must have a high level of initiative and ability to work independently.
Note: This position is open to Kenyan nationals only
How to apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through this here by February 25, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate.
Special Notice
APHRC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications and organizational needs. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.
