Accounts Assistant I

Requirement for appointment

• Minimum relevant work experience of seven (7) years;
  
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or an equivalent qualification;
  
• A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
  
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade of C+ orits equivalent from a recognised institution;
  
• Hands-on experience in Accounting Software (ERP). Experience in using IFMIS will be an added advantage;
  
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
  
• Certificate in computer application skills.
  

• Maintaining petty cash to ensure proper utilisation of funds;
  
• Verifying and examining vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
  
• Assisting in primary data entry and routine accounting work;
  
• Ensuring proper maintenance of efficient filing systems;
  
• Safekeeping of invoices, miscellaneous receipts, imprest warrant books, cash books and other accountable documents;
  
• Processing and payment of imprest warrants, expenditure claims and processing of imprest surrender;
  
• Carrying out bank reconciliation;
  
• Assisting in generating procurement plans and budgets;
  
• Posting and daily balancing of the cash book;
  
• Assisting in maintenance of fixed asset register;
  
• Ensuring availability of cash float in the office;
  
• Carrying out banking transactions;
  
• Receipting transactions.