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In order to continue providing the required Prevention, Care and Treatment services to Kenya Military, KMOD PEPFAR Program seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced person to fill the following position:

Accountant , HJFMRI – Nairobi

Summary Scope of Work:

The incumbent will be responsible for tracking the program’s financial transactions and ensure full compliance with guidelines designed to comply with applicable rules and regulations of OMB circulars and Federal Acquisition regulations which govern expenditures made by HJFMRI as well as In-country GAAP, tax regulations with utmost accuracy and completeness of the financial records to facilitate prompt reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

    * To maintain a sound financial system which entails entering information on accounting system: cheques, bank transfers, petty cash, bank reconciliations, advances reconciliation, reallocations to ensure up to date cash book at all times and accurate and timely monthly reports with minimal or no queries.
    * To promptly prepare and submit accurate and complete monthly financial reports as required by program managers and HJF.
    * To promptly prepare and submit monthly wire projections/cash forecasts to the Head Office (HJF).
    * To effectively and efficiently facilitate all audits.
    * Preparing adhoc reports as may be required from time to time.
    * Perform any other relevant financial and administrative duties that may be assigned.

Some of the desired skills and experience:

    * Knowledge Microsoft Office packages.
    * Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
    * Ability to perform, prioritize multiple tasks and work within short deadlines.
    * Good communication skills and Team player.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting), Business Administration or related fields

If you feel you are the candidate of the advertised position, please send us your application along your up-to-date CV and testimonials including your daytime telephone contact. All applications should reach the Director, KMOD PEPFAR Program on the addresses below by 1400hrs on June 15, 2011.

The Director,
Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International Inc. (HJFMRI),
P. O. Box 29893 - 00202
Nairobi.

Please note:

   1. The engagement for the advertised position will be on a period of one year renewable on mutual engagement.
   2. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
   3. Candidates who canvas will automatically be disqualified.