Senior Principal Accountant

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Good Communication skills.
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  
• A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.
  
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
  
• Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body.
  
• Proficiency in computer applications.
  
• Good Communication skills.
  
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
  
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.
  

• Ensuring compliance with tax and other statutory obligations;
  
• Monitoring expenditures and forecasting of the same;
  
• Ensuring timely closing of accounts;
  
• Coordinating preparation of financial statements and management accounts;
  
• Reviewing & approving payment vouchers & journal entries and signing of cheques;
  
• Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns;
  
• Liaising with other departments to ensure success of cost reduction initiatives;
  
• Offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving it;
  
• Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial officers;
  
• Liaising with other functions to put the finances and accounts in context;
  
• Organizing and managing the Accounts section;
  
• Coordinating accounting work and advising Management on financial policies and procedures;
  
• Interpreting and applying financial and management policies;
  
• Budgetary control and implementing of financial returns;
  
• Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions;
  
• Designing and reviewing, controlling and implementing the financial management and accounting systems;
  
• Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff in the Accounts section.