The Kenya
National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS or the Bureau) is a corporate body
established under the Statistics Act (2006).
It is the
principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation,
analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and
its custody.
The Kenya
National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and
experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following
position:-
Job Title: Accountant
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/Acct/2/2014
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Accountant,
the Officer will be expected to carry out various duties as assigned in the
Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing the Bureau’s accounting policies and procedures;
- Supervision of cash office operations to ensure prompt banking of cash and cheques, timely recording of receipts, payments, reconciliation of bank and petty cash accounts;
- Handling all bank reconciliations and bank correspondences;
- Verification of payment vouchers and accruals of funds;
- Maintenance of accurate and updated accounting information;
- General Ledger administration and reconciliations as a basis of preparing the financial statements;
- Monitoring and authorizing Petty Cash expenses and reimbursements;
- Management of staff imprests and advances;
- Apportioning of prepayments and County surrenders to specific cost centers;
- Provide the liaison with external auditors in audit of financial statements;
- Preparing Project Accounts;
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Accountant.
Minimum Requirements
- Have first degree in Commerce from a recognized University;
- Be a holder of CPA II or its equivalent;
- 3 years financial accounting experience;
- Be familiar with workings of computerized financial systems;
- Be familiar with Government Financial systems and ERP;
- Holders of a CPA III certificate with more than 5 years working experience may also be considered;
- Have a high level of integrity;
- Experience in Project accounting will be an added advantage.
Applicants
should submit application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae
using the given format (click here to download CV format); provide daytime
contacts and certified copies of academic and professional certificates,
transcripts, testimonials and National ID/Passport.
Kindly note
that failure to attach the required documents will lead to disqualification.
The
reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the
envelope and addressed to:-
The
Director General
Kenya
National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box
30266 – 00100
Herufi
House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi
Applications
must be received not later than 15th June, 2014.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KNBS is an
equal opportunity employer
Female
candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply