Senior Accountant - UNITID(ENGAGE Project).pdf
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- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
titled,” Enabling Girls in AI and Growing Expertise (ENGAGE) that has established a public
health-focused machine learning training program for girls and young women to reduce the
gender-based gaps and biases in date science and help strengthen the leadership pipeline and
impact of women to improve health in their communities.The position:
This is a full time job based in Nairobi. The successful candidate will report to the Senior
Project Accountant and will oversee project budgets, monitor expenditures, costing, prepare
financial reports, support audits and ensure accountability and transparency. The individual
must ensure that the project's financial operations are met by ensuring effective financial
management, reporting and compliance while upholding the University of Nairobi's standards.Duties and Responsibilities:1. Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
2. Ensure compliance with donor and organizational financial policies and regulations.
3. Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors and stakeholders.
4. Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and analyze variances.
5. Oversee disbursement of funds and review payment documentation.
6. Support and coordinate internal and external audits.
7. Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard project resources.
8. Train and mentor project staff on financial management and donor compliance.
9. Collaborate with program and procurement teams to align financial operations with project
goals.
10. Liaise with donors and stakeholders on financial matters.Page 1 of 3Job Specification:1. A Bachelor's degree in Commerce with a major in either Finance or Accounting
2. At least five (5) years of experience in an accounting role, with a minimum of three (3)
years working in a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or a research-based
institution working in collaboration with local and international universities. Experience
working with Japanese funded programs is a requirement.
3. Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA Affiliate or equivalent)
4. Certificate in grants management training programme
5. Advanced knowledge and skills finance/accounting information systems.
6. Good understanding of Public Sector Procurement/Finance processesRequired Skills:1. Strong analytical and communication skills: Result-driven, confident, and capable of
influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
2. Organizational and problem-solving expertise: Efficient, well-organized, and skilled in
analyzing financial risks.
3. Team and stakeholder management: Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships,
and ensure compliance with donor and project requirements.Desirable Skills:
1. Proven expertise in fund accounting, budget management, financial analysis, audit
coordination, donor financial reporting and compliance.
2. Hands-on experience using Sage and Fluxx grants management system.Terms of Appointment
This a position whose tenure is one (1) year contract renewable based on performance
and by mutual consent. The salary is negotiable depending on the level of education and
work experience
Notes1.
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates
and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and
three (3) referees indicating their telephone contacts and e-mail contacts;
2.
Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the
Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
3.
Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits
attached to those designations;
4.
The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;