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Chief Accountant, Karonga
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER 2010
Karonga Prevention Study (KPS) is a diverse and expanding Medical Research programme which has been based in Chilumba in Karonga District for 30 years.
The research is carried out in conjunction with the University of London (School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) and is funded by the Wellcome Trust, the Gates Foundation, the European Union and other funding agencies.
To meet the needs of this expanding organisation with multiple grants and 200 staff, a Chief Accountant is being recruited. Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, the appointee will be responsible for maintaining the financial records and controls of the organisation. Experience in all aspects of accounting, including preparation of management and year end accounts, inter-departmental allocations, bank account monitoring, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll and fixed assets register, is required.
The successful candidate will be a member of CIMA or ACCA or equivalent, will be computer literate, particularly in Excel and Sage Accounting, and have a minimum of five years post qualification experience.
In line with our current research programme, the initial contract will be to 31 August 2011. It is envisaged that a new research programme will commence in September 2011 and that the contract will be renewed from that date. An attractive package, including a gratuity and other benefits will be offered to the successful candidate.
Applications should be received no later than Friday 1st October 2010. Interviews will be held soon after the closing date. Applications should include a CV, names and addresses of two referees, and a covering letter indicating current salary.
e-mail: oswald.kayange@kpsmw.org
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Job Summary
- Reference
- KPS110
- Posted
- 25th September 2010
- Type
- Contract
- Location
- Karonga
- Salary/Rate
- 1 / Month (MK)
Recruiter Details
- Name
- Donald Boag
- Organisation
- Karonga Prevention Study
- E-mail Address
- donald.boag@LSHTM.ac.uk
- Telephone
- 0888 263 102