AMREF Flying Doctors is a not for profit company, wholly owned by AMREF, the largest indigenous health development non governmental organization based in Africa.
Working with and through
African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close
the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to
health.
For more information, visit AMREF’s website www.amref.org
Based in Nairobi, AMREF Flying Doctors provides Air Ambulance services locally, regionally and internationally.
With up to 800
evacuations per year and international accreditation by EURAMI, AMREF
Flying Doctors has become the leading Air Ambulance provider in the
region, operating at the highest professional level.
The income generated supports AMREF’s work, in particularly the Outreach Programme and Charity Evacuations.
For more information, visit the website www.flydoc.org
We are seeking to fill the following vacancy at AMREF Flying Doctors.
Financial Accountant
Ref: AFD/002/2013
Stationed in Nairobi, the position reports to the Finance Manager.
With delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties;
- Prepare timely and accurate general ledger reconciled company financial statements on a monthly basis, including commentary on performance
- Ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal controls systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
- Ensure that all payments are backed by valid contracts/purchase orders, including coordination with respective user and procurement departments in order to ensure financial discipline and internal controls over all payments
- Assist in preparation of revenue and functional budgets, monitor and control costs to maintain budget
- Extend support to all Auditors wherever required, in order to ensure timely and satisfactory completion of all audit and reviews
- Participates in the development of accounting policies
- Moderate performance within the group to manage and improve the performance levels
- Actively support the management in order to assist in managerial decision making
Qualifications & competencies:
The ideal candidate
should have a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or business
administration or related field and CPA (K) or ACCA.
S/he should have five
years progressive experience in a busy finance and accounting function
in a commercial organisation; experience in use of Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) e.g. SUN or SAP; proficiency in MS Suite and knowledge of
databases e.g. SQL is an added advantage. Should have good knowledge of
accounting principles, procedures and standards; possess team
leadership skills, have good communication, planning and organizing
skills, maintain accountability and be technology savvy.
This is a challenging
opportunity and interested candidates should quote reference number in
the subject matter and send CV and application letter which should
include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work
related referees, to Human Resources Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors by
email to vacancies@flydoc.org.
We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday, 15th March 2013.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
AMREF Flying Doctors is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.
P.O Box 18617- 00500 Nairobi,
Tel +254 (0) 20 699 2000
Fax +254 (0) 20 344 170
Website: www.flydoc.org