The Kenya Institute
for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a public Institute
established in 1997 to support public policy by contributing to the formulation
of medium and long-term strategic perspectives for development of the country
as well as developing the required human and institutional capacities.
The Institute is
seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Ref. AA/2014
Grade: KIP 6
Division: Finance & Investment Division
Supervisor: Finance and Investment Manager,
Accountant
Supervisory
Responsibilities: None
Position Summary: The Assistant Accountant will providing support in the Finance
Division by ensuring that accounting standards and practices are adhered to,
payments processing, banking, assisting with preparation of quarterly financial
reports.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Financial
data processing
- Production
of quarterly financial and management reports
- Maintaining
the fixed asset register
- Preparing
receipts and invoices
- General
Ledger and Bank reconciliations
- Vouching
and control of staff advances
- Custodian
of Petty cash and related transactions
Qualifications & Attributes
- A
Bachelors degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance
- Certified
Public Accountant CPA Part II ,CPA-K will be an added advantage
- Minimum
of 3 years in a busy accounting environment
- Experience
in donor fund accounting desirable
- Practical
working knowledge of the Microsoft Navision Financial Reporting System
- Ability
to work independently with minimum supervision
- Team
player
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates
will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of
performance.
Interested candidates
are invited to submit an application letter indicating the reference number of
position applied on both letter and envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV,
copies of academic and professional certificates, current and expected salary,
and names and contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional
referees who are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work
experience.
The application should
be addressed to:
The Human Resource and Administration Division,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
The Human Resource and Administration Division,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All email applications should be sent to: hr-september2014@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 3rd October 2014.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.
All email applications should be sent to: hr-september2014@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 3rd October 2014.
KIPPRA is an equal opportunity employer.
Any canvassing will
lead to automatic disqualification