Office Notice No: 31/11 - Vacancy – LE II ACCOUNTANT
TO: ALL STAFF, INCLUDING DFID, BRITISH COUNCIL, BPST (EA) & BATUK & OTHER DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS
A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for an Accountant. The job is graded at LEII for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.148,000/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 109,728/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Accounts Office runs a monthly account on an Oracle-based dedicated system called Prism. The successful candidate will require FCO training prior to using this system. Prism accounting is partially monitored by Resource Accounting Department (RAD) in Hanslope Park UK, and rigid completion dates for the various processes must be adhered to. He/she should therefore be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate skills in good self-management, accounting skills, accuracy and speed.
The main duties include:
Overseeing the general running of the post account
Ensuring daily inputs are entered into the Post account
Collating and printing Reports during and at the end of each month
Monitoring and preparing Reports on local expenditure and including other Government Departments
Co-ordinating profiles and budgets of local expenditure
Liaising with local banks, suppliers and some UK Departments (RAD) as necessary on issues arising from the Post account
Ensuring that monthly accounts are successfully closed on time and in accordance with RAD time-scales
Maintaining overall responsibility for the management and control of cash payments
Line management of a team of 4 accounts staff
Assisting newly arrived UK officers in opening bank accounts
Ensuring that the accounts filing system is up to date at all times
Role in emergency planning team
Required Skills:-
The successful candidate will require excellent IT skills (a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential), both oral and written good communication skills, attention to detail and initiative. Previous knowledge of accounting principles and maintaining budgets is also a requirement. Previous line management experience and relevant accounting qualifications would be an advantage.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or HIV status provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.
Application:
The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya
Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked – “LE II Accountant" Vacancy should be forwarded to the following address:
Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
Upper Hill Road
PO Box 30465 – 00100
Nairobi
Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk
Applications should be received on or before 11th November 2011. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
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TO: ALL STAFF, INCLUDING DFID, BRITISH COUNCIL, BPST (EA) & BATUK & OTHER DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS
A vacancy has arisen at the British High Commission for an Accountant. The job is graded at LEII for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh.148,000/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh. 109,728/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Accounts Office runs a monthly account on an Oracle-based dedicated system called Prism. The successful candidate will require FCO training prior to using this system. Prism accounting is partially monitored by Resource Accounting Department (RAD) in Hanslope Park UK, and rigid completion dates for the various processes must be adhered to. He/she should therefore be able to work under pressure with a view to meeting deadlines. It is important that the candidate can demonstrate skills in good self-management, accounting skills, accuracy and speed.
The main duties include:
Overseeing the general running of the post account
Ensuring daily inputs are entered into the Post account
Collating and printing Reports during and at the end of each month
Monitoring and preparing Reports on local expenditure and including other Government Departments
Co-ordinating profiles and budgets of local expenditure
Liaising with local banks, suppliers and some UK Departments (RAD) as necessary on issues arising from the Post account
Ensuring that monthly accounts are successfully closed on time and in accordance with RAD time-scales
Maintaining overall responsibility for the management and control of cash payments
Line management of a team of 4 accounts staff
Assisting newly arrived UK officers in opening bank accounts
Ensuring that the accounts filing system is up to date at all times
Role in emergency planning team
Required Skills:-
The successful candidate will require excellent IT skills (a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is essential), both oral and written good communication skills, attention to detail and initiative. Previous knowledge of accounting principles and maintaining budgets is also a requirement. Previous line management experience and relevant accounting qualifications would be an advantage.
The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or HIV status provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.
Application:
The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Kenya
Applications – (CV plus covering letter) - clearly marked – “LE II Accountant" Vacancy should be forwarded to the following address:
Human Resources Manager
British High Commission
Upper Hill Road
PO Box 30465 – 00100
Nairobi
Or by e-mail to: HR.Recruit@fco.gov.uk
Applications should be received on or before 11th November 2011. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.
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