Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) is a State Corporation established through the Science and Technology (Amendment) Act of 1979, which has since been amended to Science, Technology and Innovation Act 2013. The 1979 Act established KEMRI as a National body responsible for carrying out health research in Kenya.

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Senior Accountant - Eldoret

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA

Experience

4 years

Location

Eldoret

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of EDCTP and other donor-funded research grants, from pre-award through implementation, reporting, and closeout.
• Ensure strict adherence to funder requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory frameworks across all grant activities.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate financial and narrative reports; maintain comprehensive grant files, audit trails, and documentation.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets; track expenditures, conduct variance analyses, and prepare financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure proper cost allocation, disbursements, and support for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators, project teams, partner institutions, EDCTP, and other funders on reporting, compliance issues, project updates, modifications, no-cost extensions, and budget realignments.
• Facilitate partner agreements, fund transfers, and support procurement processes in line with both institutional and donor guidelines.
• Mentor junior administrative and finance staff, enhance grant-management processes, and keep teams updated on evolving funder policies and best practices.

Vacancy Requirements:

• Have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience; Mandatory
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; Mandatory
• Be CPA (K) or its equivalent; Mandatory
• Master’s degree in the above qualification will be an added advantage Added Advantage
• Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing Mandatory
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; Mandatory
• Have proficient in computer application skills: Skills & Competencies
• Demonstrated work performance and results Skills & Competencies
• Planning skills; Skills & Competencies
• Ethical and integrity. Skills & Competencies
• Analytical skills. Skills & Competencies
• Communication and reporting skills. Skills & Competencies

• Oversee the full lifecycle of EDCTP and other donor-funded research grants, from pre-award through implementation, reporting, and closeout.
• Ensure strict adherence to funder requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory frameworks across all grant activities.
• Prepare and submit timely, accurate financial and narrative reports; maintain comprehensive grant files, audit trails, and documentation.
• Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets; track expenditures, conduct variance analyses, and prepare financial forecasts and cash-flow projections.
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure proper cost allocation, disbursements, and support for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with Principal Investigators, project teams, partner institutions, EDCTP, and other funders on reporting, compliance issues, project updates, modifications, no-cost extensions, and budget realignments.
• Facilitate partner agreements, fund transfers, and support procurement processes in line with both institutional and donor guidelines.
• Mentor junior administrative and finance staff, enhance grant-management processes, and keep teams updated on evolving funder policies and best practices.

• Proficient in computer application skills
• Demonstrated work performance and results
• Planning skills
• Ethical and integrity
• Analytical skills
• Communication and reporting skills

• A minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• CPA (K) or its equivalent
• Master’s degree in the above qualification (added advantage)
• Member of ICPAK and in good standing
• Supervisory course lasting not less two (2) weeks from a recognized institution