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National Research Fund (NRF)
Governmental
Description
Job Requirements /Specification
- Cumulative service period of (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Accountant Officer or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Management/ Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certified Public Accountant CPA-K or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer skills; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Coordinating implementation of financial accounting policies, strategies and plans;
- Ensuring timely payment of expenditures; verifying internal and external audit and responses to audit queries;
- Ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
- Ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
- Evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposal;
- Ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
- Verification of payment vouchers and committal documents to ensure compliance to approved procedures, rules and regulations;
- Ensuring provision of quality and timely accounting services;
- Coordinating preparation of management and statutory financial reports;
- Maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts of the Research Fund and their approved signatories;
- Ensuring effective handling of taxation matters of the Research Fund; and
- Authorizing payments and identifying suitable cheque signatories.
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