Project Summary
MEDS has entered into a Contract with USAID Kenya and
East Africa named USAID Dawa za Ubora. The purpose of the contract is to obtain
efficient, reliable and accountable supply chain management services for the
procurement, warehousing, and distribution of health commodities for HIV,
Malaria, Tuberculosis, Maternal/Neonatal/Child Health (MNCH) and Global Health
Security (GHS) activities for patients across all 47 Counties in Kenya for
adequate care, treatment and prevention of communicable diseases and other
health needs. MEDS seeks to recruit an Accountant for this Project.
The position will report to the Senior Accountant and
will be charged with the responsibility to:
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare project budgets in compliance with USAID Dawa za Ubora
Contract, USG Guidelines.
- Develop routine and ad hoc status reports, budget updates for
different activities to ensure the regular flow of accurate and relevant
financial information for enhanced project management and planning.
- Maintain accurate accounting framework for project
stocks and up to date records that represent a true fair view of project
stock value.
- Prepare project suppliers’ payment within credit period and
maintain good supplier relationships.
- Prepare tax compliance reports and seek tax exemptions for all
project expenditure.
- Monitor disbursement/receipt schedules, alert relevant project
staff of due payments/ liquidations, and maintain appropriate
communication and follow-up to facilitate timeliness of financial resource
management and compliance with set guidelines.
- Project cash flow management: Ensure project bank Accounts are
timely funded with due compliance to donor advance management,
reimbursement management and third-party payment management guidelines.
- Maintain accurate Dawa Za Ubora project assets/
inventory register
- Prepare project Monthly and quarterly financial statements and
reports to reflect project performance and facilitate decision-making by
Project Management team and the donor.
- Prepare Project Audit schedules and project financial
statements, coordinate review by compliance and Audit teams of audit
findings and administrative support to teams in the implementation of the
recommendations.
- Participate in the development of project work plans and
budgets.
Candidate Profile:
- Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a
business-related course.
- CPA part III or equivalent Certification.
- At least Three years’ accounting experience in a donor funded
project.
How To Apply
If you fit the profile, kindly email your written
application and CV to: hr@meds.or.ke
