IntraHealth – Project Accountant

 

 

---

Why Choose IntraHealth

At IntraHealth, we are a global team of creative, committed humanitarians on a mission. We are advocates, technologists, health workers, and communicators. Program officers, finance experts, and technical leaders. We are passionate and diverse. And we’re united in our belief that everyone everywhere should have the health care they need to thrive. That’s why we work every day to improve the performance of health workers around the world and strengthen the systems in which they work.

For almost 40 years in over 100 countries, IntraHealth has partnered with local communities to make sure health workers are present where they’re needed most, ready to do the job, connected to the technology they need, and safe to do their very best work.

Our programs are designed with a deep understanding of and appreciation for the context of human rights, gender equality and discrimination, economic empowerment, and changing populations. And the longstanding relationships we’ve built with government agencies, private-sector partners, and members of civil society make our efforts stronger and more effective.

Join us and together we can make lasting changes in global health—for all of us.

The goal of HRH Kenya project is to strengthen human resources for health systems in Kenya both at the National and County levels and ultimately improve health outcomes for the Kenyan people.  In order to strengthen its team, the project is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Summary of Role

To provide support to the Kenya office accounting function through management of the General ledger records; compiling monthly accruals; processing and posting month end adjusting journals; compilation of periodic project expenditure reports and management of Duty & Tax exemption processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely submission and review of travel advances issued to staff and Regional Float accountabilities.
• Compile accruals in relation to all unpaid obligations at month end
• Prepare adjusting journals for month-end accruals for approval and posting to the Accounting system.
• Generate Adjusting Journal Vouchers (AJVs) for all approved Travel Reimbursement Forms (TRFs), Regional Floats and other forms of accountabilities.
• Co-ordinate field financial reporting process to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reports.
• Ensure the General Ledger is up to date in relation to AJVs for approved Travel Reimbursement Forms (TRFs), returned monies and other forms of accountabilities.
• Manage the Duty and Tax exemptions process and ensure compliance with the organizations’ policies and donor regulations.
• Compile the monthly DA1 monitoring register and the Annual VAT Report.
• Oversee the management of the petty cash adhering to laid down policies and procedures.
• Prepare Bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval.
• Provide support in compilation of various donor and internal management finance reports.
• Manage the Receivables accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.

Education, Experience & Personality requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least four years’ experience in busy accounting department.
• Previous exposure and experience in USAID rules & regulations.
• Experience in donor funded organization is required.
• CPA 111 qualification.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel is required.
• High integrity, honesty, initiative and team-player.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Summary of Benefits

IntraHealth International, Inc. is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment which supports health workers so they can improve the lives of people throughout the world.

IntraHealth International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

To apply and learn more about IntraHealth Careers @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/careers

Learn more about “Who We Are” @: http://www.intrahealth.org/section/about-us1

The closing date for this position is October 8, 2017.

 

                                    

Qualifications