The following vacancy has arisen in a government regulatory Public Institution
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Job Purpose
Responsible for all financial management aspects of the organization operations, provide
leadership, direction and coordination on all financial issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her
section(s).
• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control; training and development
of staff under him/her and setting targets for the section(s).
• Prepare and produce quarterly and annual financial reports and monthly management
and statutory accounts.
• Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including
inspection and responsible for assets, records and custody of Accountable documents
under his/her section(s).
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards and regulations and ensure
compliance with legal, tax and other statutory regulations.
• Participate in internal/external audits as scheduled and provide auditors with accounting
documents as requested and provide explanation on audit queries.
• Oversee and maintain adequate internal controls in line with set policy.
• Supervise proper filing of all accounting documents.
Minimum Criteria
• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting of Finance Option), Business Administration
(Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification
adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution and have passed Certified
Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its approved equivalent.
• Over three years post qualification experience in a similar or related position.
• Proficient in computer applications including accounting systems i.e. ERP systems
• Expert knowledge in accounting policies GAAP, IFRS etc.
Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:
• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Good organizational and supervisory skills
Core Skills
• Team playing skills
• Accuracy
• Care for resources
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skill
• Records Management skills
Interested applicants should apply to the address below.
DNA 1171
P.O. Box 49010-00100
GPO- Nairobi
Deadline for the applications is Tuesday 6th December 2011
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Job Purpose
Responsible for all financial management aspects of the organization operations, provide
leadership, direction and coordination on all financial issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her
section(s).
• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control; training and development
of staff under him/her and setting targets for the section(s).
• Prepare and produce quarterly and annual financial reports and monthly management
and statutory accounts.
• Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including
inspection and responsible for assets, records and custody of Accountable documents
under his/her section(s).
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards and regulations and ensure
compliance with legal, tax and other statutory regulations.
• Participate in internal/external audits as scheduled and provide auditors with accounting
documents as requested and provide explanation on audit queries.
• Oversee and maintain adequate internal controls in line with set policy.
• Supervise proper filing of all accounting documents.
Minimum Criteria
• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting of Finance Option), Business Administration
(Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification
adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution and have passed Certified
Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its approved equivalent.
• Over three years post qualification experience in a similar or related position.
• Proficient in computer applications including accounting systems i.e. ERP systems
• Expert knowledge in accounting policies GAAP, IFRS etc.
Personal Qualities
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:
• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Good organizational and supervisory skills
Core Skills
• Team playing skills
• Accuracy
• Care for resources
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skill
• Records Management skills
Interested applicants should apply to the address below.
DNA 1171
P.O. Box 49010-00100
GPO- Nairobi
Deadline for the applications is Tuesday 6th December 2011