Requirements for Appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Finance and
  
• Accounts Officer I or in a comparable position
  
• Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent qualification from recognized and accredited institution;
  
• Certified Public Accountant or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body;
  
• Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
  
• Proficiency in computer applications;
  
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  

MODE OF APPLICATION

• Applications should be submitted electronically (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and profession certificates and transcripts.
  
• Applications should be submitted via e-mail with the position applied and Ref number on the subject line.
  

• Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures
  
• Preparing financial Statements and Accounts Verifying payment vouchers
  
• Verifying bank reconciliation statements
  
• Reviewing and recommending modifications of accounting systems and procedures
  
• Collaborating with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements on audit
  
• Participating in financial standards setting and forecast process preparing and submitting daily bank balances for monitoring
  
• Issuing cheque books to cashier responsible for writing/ raising cheques to ensure book serial numbers are consistently followed
  
• Updating vote heads for various Departments
  
• Maintaining asset register
  
• Developing the departmental work plan and
  
• Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes.