ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: B. Com (Accounting), B. Com (Finance), B. Com (Business Administration – Accounting Option), BSc. Accounting and Finance, BSc. Finance, BA. Economics and Finance, BSc. Accounting & Information Systems or an equivalent from a recognized institution
  
• Certified Public Accountant - CPA Part II
  
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant post-qualification work experience in accounting, finance, or a related field; experience in a TVET/educational institution will be an added advantage.
  
• Demonstrated competence Proficiency in ICT and working knowledge in the use of computerized accounting systems is mandatory.
  

Method of Application

• Maintaining accurate books of accounts in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012 and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
  
• Processing payments, receipts, and journal entries and ensuring proper coding of all transactions in the accounting system.
  
• Overseeing reconciliation of bank statements, ledger accounts, control accounts, and cash books on a monthly basis.
  
• Supporting internal and external audits by availing relevant financial documents, schedules, and explanations.
  
• Administering the Institute's imprest, petty cash, and student fee accounts, ensuring proper accountability and documentation.
  
• Participating in budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis in liaison with departmental heads.
  
• Advising management on financial matters and ensuring adherence to the Institute's financial regulations and Treasury circulars.
  
• Maintaining an updated fixed assets register and ensuring proper depreciation is computed and recorded.
  
• Any other duties as may be assigned by authority from time to time.