Job Description
Chief Accountant , Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS).
The position will report to the Head of Finance & Investment and will be responsible for preparing complete, reliable accounting records and financial information.
Key responsibilities:
• Ensure correctness of the General and subsidiary ledgers for accurate financial and management reports
• Prepare management accounts and Board Reports to inform decision-making
• Authorize financial transactions for accountability and control of resources
• Manage Organizations’ cash and cash reserves by ensuring optimal funding of all bank and cash accounts
• Monitor investment portfolio for optimum returns
• Manage Staff Provident Fund Scheme
• Prepare and maintain financial reports for donor funded projects for accountability
• Manage the Organisational budgeting process
• Negotiate and obtain finance for major projects
• Undertake Cost Benefit Analysis to support Organizational Investment decisions and processes
• Prepare Organization’s end of year Financial Statements and Reports
• Coordinate statutory and donor-funded project external audits
• Prepare and submit annual returns for statutory compliance
Job requirements:
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance related field
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business Administration or a business-related course
• CPA (K)
• Registered member of ICPAK
• At least 7 years in accounting of which 3 is in Financial Management
• Functional skills; Leadership skills, Attention to detail, Organisational skills, Analytical skills,