Accountant 

The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a state corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013 as the national body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

Accountant – Mtwapa

Key responsibilities

1. Develop budget for the project based on proposed activities and resources.
2. Monitor and control expenses to ensure the project stays within budget limits.
3. Record and track all financial transactions related to the project.
4. Ensure all expenses are properly documented with receipts and supporting documents.
5. Ensure that the project’s financial activities comply with institutional policies, grant conditions, and relevant regulations.
6. Advise the Site principal investigator on financial planning and resource allocation.
7. Assist in preparing financial sections of progress reports or final project reports for funders.
8. Prepare periodic financial reports showing expenditures, commitments, and available funds.
9. Prepare payment vouchers as well as revenue vouchers and submit for processing in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
10. Entering in the system entries relating to revenues and expenses
11. Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns.
12. Generate donor invoices, receipt funds from donor and budget in the study account.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in IT
• Planning skills
• Analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Team player and
• Ethical and integrity