Senior Accountant

Person Specifications

For appointment, an officer must have: -

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Accountant or in a relevant and comparable position; 
  
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part III Examination offered by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
  
• Member of relevant professional body; 
  
• A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
  
• Proficiency in computer application skills; 
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and 
  
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
  

Person Specifications

For appointment, an officer must have: -

• At least Four (4) years’ work experience as an Accountant or in a relevant and comparable position; 
  
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option), or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part III Examination offered by Kenya Accounts and Secretaries Examination Board (KASNEB) or Part III of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
  
• Member of relevant professional body; 
  
• A Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; 
  
• Proficiency in computer application skills; 
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and 
  
• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
  

• Preparing cash flow forecasts statements;
  
• Complying with financial processes and procedures; 
  
• Complying with regulations pertaining to financial management and controls; 
  
• Ensuring projects overheads remittances are done; 
  
• Carrying out data analysis to support preparation of accounting reports; 
  
• Developing of division’s work plan; 
  
• Preparation of project financial statements; 
  
• Ensuring compliance with donor accounting regulations; 
  
• Preparing bank reconciliations and maintaining general ledger accounts; 
  
• Maintaining of customers and suppliers’ records for the purpose of payment; 
  
• Supervising officers below him; 
  
• Maintaining all the funds and cash records; 
  
• Issuing withholding and value added tax certificate to suppliers; 
  
• Submitting Withholding and Value Added Tax returns to Kenya Revenue Council; and 
  
• Overseeing the risk management of financial resources.