Senior Accountant - Eldoret at Kenya Medical Research - KEMRI
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Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Website:
http://www.kemri.org/
Description:
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. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health r…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
4 Years
Job Location:
Eldoret, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Job Category:
Accounting, Audit, Finance
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full lifecycle of EDCTP and other donor-funded research grants, from pre-award through implementation, reporting, and closeout.
- Ensure strict adherence to funder requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory frameworks across all grant activities.
- Prepare and submit timely, accurate financial and narrative reports; maintain comprehensive grant files, audit trails, and documentation.
- Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets; track expenditures, conduct variance analyses, and prepare financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.
- Work closely with finance teams to ensure proper cost allocation, disbursements, and support for internal and external audits.
- Coordinate with Principal Investigators, project teams, partner institutions, EDCTP, and other funders on reporting, compliance issues, project updates, modifications, no-cost extensions, and budget realignments.
- Facilitate partner agreements, fund transfers, and support procurement processes in line with both institutional and donor guidelines.
- Mentor junior administrative and finance staff, enhance grant-management processes, and keep teams updated on evolving funder policies and best practices.
Vacancy Requirements:
- Have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; Mandatory
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; Mandatory
- Be CPA (K) or its equivalent; Mandatory
- Master’s degree in the above qualification will be an added advantage Added Advantage
- Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing Mandatory
- Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Mandatory
- Have proficient in computer application skills: Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated work performance and results Skills & Competencies
- Planning skills; Skills & Competencies
- Ethical and integrity. Skills & Competencies
- Analytical skills. Skills & Competencies
- Communication and reporting skills. Skills & Competencies
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