Job Purpose
Reporting to the Program Accountant, Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the person will be responsible for assisting in the accounting function for the program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the processing of fee payments for the scholars.
- Assist in accounting for the payment vouchers in a timely manner.
- Assist in liaising with respective departments to ensure all the payments are processed on time.
- Monthly scanning of supporting documents for the financial report.
- Preparation of ad hoc report as may be required from time to time.
- Ensure proper records of projects’ budgets, work plans, and contracts are well maintained.
- Ensure easy access to the projects’ budgets, contracts and work plans. Maintain an organized, well-documented and sequential filing system for documents on the Box Folders.
- Ensure that queries raised are responded to promptly and accurately.
- Assist with the Internal and External audit preparations including putting together relevant documentation for the Audit.
- Ensure that there is at least one area of improvement in form of training, seminar, or workshop.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Minimum Educational Qualifications and professional Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance/Accounting/Business
- At least two-years previous experience of accounting especially Project accounting and finance.
- CPA Part III or more will be an added advantage.
- Previous experience of accounting especially Project accounting and finance will be an added advantage.
Key Personal Attributes
- Confidentiality and integrity.
- Strong adherence to ethical practice and data privacy
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good communication skills, and attention to detail.
- Goal oriented, with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Adaptability and reliability
- Ability to work as a team.
Skills and Competencies
- Experience working with statistical computer software packages such as Excel and other systems.
- Passion for the African continent, its people and its future.
- Curiosity about identifying talent in robust, systematic, and innovative ways.
- Enthusiasm for generating actionable insights from data.
- Experience working with high volumes on strict timelines.
Method of Application
If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply by indicating the title of the position as the subject of the email. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Director Administration,
United States International University – Africa,
P. O. Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
