Finance and Accounts Officer - Grade 9

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

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience, at the grade of Finance and Accounts Officer II or in a comparable position;
  
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
  
• Certified Public Accountant Part II 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.
  

• Preparing and reviewing periodic expenditures return
  
• Maintaining the general ledger
  
• Assisting in tax accounting and remitting statutory deductions
  
• Keeping safe custody of payments and journal vouchers
  
• Checking and processing contract payments and other disbursements
  
• Issuing demand notes and following delinquent accounts
  
• Maintaining assets registers
  
• Preparing payment vouchers
  
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements
  
• Ascertaining accuracy of HELB returns and updating student’s details.
  
• Reconciling students’ account.
  
• Preparing customer invoices for the services rendered.
  
• Undertaking regular banking.
  
• Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes.