NEMA Chief Accountant job in Kenya

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is established under the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, as the Principal Instrument of Government in the implementation of all policies relating to the environment. The Authority invites applications from qualified and experienced candidates for the following vacant positions;

CHIEF ACCOUNTANT – Grade E4
An officer at this level will be responsible to Director, Finance and Administration for the administration of all financial matters in the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities;
Specific Duties at this level will include but not limited to;

• Organizing and managing the Accounts section.
• Coordination of accounting work and advising Management on financial Policies and Procedures.
• Interpretation of financial policies and managing accounting systems.
• Budgetary control and preparation of financial statements.
• Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions.
• Designing, reviewing, controlling and implementing the financial management and accounting systems.
• Supervising, guiding, appraising and development of staff in the section.

Requirements for Appointment;
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• A Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance option from a recognized University or be a holder of a Certified Public Accountant’s certificate (CPA III) or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• A relevant Masters degree from a recognized Institution.
• Be a member of a professional body.
• Ten (10) years relevant experience in Accounting/Finance field, three (3) of which must be at a senior level.
• Demonstrated professional competence in accounting and financial management.
• Must meet the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Required skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Well developed ICT skills
• Management skills
• Excellent planning and coordination skills

Applications accompanied by copies of certificates, detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, current remuneration, current position/grade, expected salary and a daytime telephone contact should be forwarded to the address below by 25th January, 2013.
The Director General
Popo Road, off Mombasa Road
P.O Box 67839 – 00200
Nairobi
N/B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Persons with Disability and Female applicants are encouraged to apply.