Finance & Administration Officer Job in Kenya - KEMRI

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare daily petty cash requests and bank withdrawal vouchers; submit vouchers for review and approval, and conduct daily petty cash reconciliation and cash counts
  • File petty cash reconciliations and cash count certificates systematically and maintain organized financial records
  • Prepare donor financial reports, including monthly budget versus expenditure (variance) reports and cash flow projections
  • Lead in posting and managing financial transactions in the QuickBooks system
  • Develop annual and quarterly procurement plans in collaboration with departmental heads
  • Review supply requisitions, participate in quotation analysis with the procurement committee, and ensure timely delivery of supplies
  • Verify the accuracy of delivery notes and goods received notes, and monitor timely processing of vendor payments

  • Support logistical coordination, including facilitating trainings and conferences, booking travel for the Principal Investigator and project staff, and managing vehicle transport schedules
  • Oversee Maintenance/Services of all assets including vehicles and Motorcycles
  • Manage contracts & agreements between the Program & other service providers
  • Maintain and update the asset register, ensure labelling of assets and perform quarterly asset verification on the site

Vacancy Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Commerce Degree in, Finance/Accounting option, Business Administration or equivalent    Mandatory
  • CPA (II) or Equivalent    Mandatory
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a research organization will be an added advantage    Added Advantage
  • Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment    Mandatory
  • Good communication skills    Mandatory
  • Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new tools    Mandatory
  • Discreet, reliable, and adaptable    Mandatory
  • Experience in academic writing or social media management will bean added advantage    Added Advantage

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