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
Job Title: Internal Auditor
Ref. AUD/2014
Grade: KIP 6
Division: Internal Audit.
Reporting to: Board Audit Committee
Supervisory Responsibilities: Assistant Internal auditor
Position Summary: Assess the adequacy of risk management, control and
governance processes of the Institute; design and enforce systems for effective
and efficient running of the Institute.
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities are:
Key Responsibilities
The key responsibilities are:
- Review the reliability and the integrity of
financial and operating controls and recommending effective control
mechanism
- Ascertaining the extent of compliance with the
Institute’s established policies, procedures, and regulations
- Working with External auditors to enforce and
review audit recommendations
- Identify and evaluate the risks that impact on
the operations of the Institute then assist in identifying the appropriate
strategies, policies, procedures and controls to manage these risks
- Communicate audit issues and recommendations
to the board and senior management through a comprehensive and complete
audit reports.
- Carry out forensic audits where and when required
and as may be appropriate.
- Secretary to the Board Audit Committee.
- Follow up outstanding audit issues to confirm
that corrective/remedial action is taken on reported audit findings and
recommendations.
Desired Technical Qualifications
- University Degree in accounting, finance, or
Business administration. Masters will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years experience in audit
- Certified Public Accountant final-CPA (K)
- Professional Qualifications in Audit: CISA,
CIA, CFE, CRMA
- Experience in using computerized auditing and
accounting applications, risk management and internal controls
Behavioral Competencies
- Ability to plan, work and execute projects
with minimum supervision and to complete work within required deadlines
- Demonstrate excellent analytical skills
- Demonstrated high levels of initiative,
autonomy, adaptability, maturity and sound judgment
- Excellent communication and presentation
skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of
management and staff
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
