MGIC Kenya Project Accountant Jobs

The University of Maryland Baltimore Global Health Initiatives through its operating arm Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) Kenya implements comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment programs to facilitate the Kenya Ministries of Medical Services and Public Health to control the spread of HIV and rapidly scale up HIV services, institute continuous quality improvement methods as well as the M & E infrastructure necessary to support these services.



The University of Maryland and Nairobi City County Government are working on a collaborative project towards the provision of high quality HIV prevention, care and treatment services to select health facilities in Nairobi County.


The project is therefore seeking for suitably qualified persons able to fill the positions of a Project Accountant. The position will be based at the County Health Services Department and mainstreamed into the county structures.

Group L

Terms of Service : 3 Year Contract

Reporting to: Sector Accountant


Requirements for Appointment


  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting / commerce or any business-related field accounting/ finance option.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA K) and registered by ICPAK
  • Qualification in relevant financial and payroll systems software application (Quick books, or any other accounting software)
  • Well-developed Interpersonal skills
  • Minimum 3 years relevant work experience preferably in USAID supported, health related programs


    Key Duties and Responsibilities


  • Maintain accurate records of financial transactions in order to monitor financial status of
    project activities, ensuring all accounting data are updated, reconciled and fully supported.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the procurement requirements of the project office on the basis of the procurement Policy guidelines.
  • Prepare the monthly payroll and generate the payroll and payroll by-products (deductions) reports.
  • Ensure compliance on submission of statutory deductions (NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, DIT etc.) Prepare Bank reconciliations and submit for review and approval by the 5th day of every month.


    How to apply


    Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications, are requested to send their cover letter and resume to MGIC_Recruitment@mgic.umaryland.edu indicating the position being applied for on the subject line of the email by 25th July 2018.

    Applicants are advised to include the position title "PROJECT ACCOUNTANT" as the subject. Applicants should also indicate their current and expected remuneration for the position.


    The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity employer. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.



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