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Finance & Administration Officer at KEMRI

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  • Date posted

    March 9, 2026

  • Closing date

    March 9, 2026

  • Hiring location

    Kenya

  • Career level

    Junior

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree

  • Experience

    3 - 5 Years

Description

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare daily petty cash requests and bank withdrawal vouchers; submit vouchers for review and approval, and conduct daily petty cash reconciliation and cash counts
  • File petty cash reconciliations and cash count certificates systematically and maintain organized financial records
  • Prepare donor financial reports, including monthly budget versus expenditure (variance) reports and cash flow projections
  • Lead in posting and managing financial transactions in the QuickBooks system
  • Develop annual and quarterly procurement plans in collaboration with departmental heads
  • Review supply requisitions, participate in quotation analysis with the procurement committee, and ensure timely delivery of supplies
  • Verify the accuracy of delivery notes and goods received notes, and monitor timely processing of vendor payments
  • Support logistical coordination, including facilitating trainings and conferences, booking travel for the Principal Investigator and project staff, and managing vehicle transport schedules
  • Oversee Maintenance/Services of all assets including vehicles and Motorcycles
  • Manage contracts & agreements between the Program & other service providers
  • Maintain and update the asset register, ensure labelling of assets and perform quarterly asset verification on the site

Vacancy Requirements:

#Description.Requirement Type
1Bachelor of Commerce Degree in, Finance/Accounting option, Business Administration or equivalentMandatory
2CPA (II) or EquivalentMandatory
3Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a research organization will be an added advantageAdded Advantage
4Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environmentMandatory
5Good communication skillsMandatory
6Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office and open to AI and new toolsMandatory
7Discreet, reliable, and adaptableMandatory
8Experience in academic writing or social media management will bean added advantageAdded Advantage

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https://erecruitment.kemri.go.ke:7070/Home/SingleJobView/VN00916

  •  Closing Date: 03/23/26 5:00:00 PM

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