Background: The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme (KCEP) will
be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MoALF)
with funding by the European Union (EU) and supervision by the International
Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
The programme will run for a period
of seven (7) years. The Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for KCEP located in
Nairobi shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the
programme.
In addition, the programme will have
two sub-units of the PCU, one in Nakuru and the other in Siakago Town (Embu
County).
Re-Advertisement: Accountants (ACC) - Nakuru or Siakago Town
Re-Advertisement: Accountants (ACC) - Nakuru or Siakago Town
Ref. ACC13N or ACC13S
Reporting to the SAC, there will be
one ACC each in Nakuru and Siakago Town.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of programme accounts;
- Preparation and submission of periodical
financial reports;
- Verification of supplier’s invoices for
payment, including service providers’ requests for funds, and timely
implementation of payment procedures;
- Timely posting of all project accounting
vouchers on the accounting software;
- Exercise proper custody of all posted vouchers
and other accounting documents;
- Preparation of withdrawal applications;
- Replenishment of operational account with
programme bank account.
- Facilitate financial audits and implementation
support missions;
- Regular sharing of account printouts by
components to the heads of component for analysis and comments;
- Advice to management on accounting and
administration matters;
- Any other duty assigned by the FMA.
Qualifications
- Bachelors’ degree in accounting and finance
from a recognised institution plus a professional accounting qualification
(CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent).
- At least 5 years’ practical experience in a
project financial management unit and acquainted with accounting
procedures in the public administration sector or with internationally
financed projects;
- Previous experience with Donor-funded
procedures and financial regulations would be an added advantage;
- Good knowledge of computer applications in
accounting such as TOMPRO, PASTEL, SUN;
- Used to work under pressure and meet crucial
deadlines;
- Fluency (reading, writing and speaking) in
English and in Kiswahili.
Application Process
1. Applications are invited from
suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Female candidates are
particularly encouraged to apply.
2. Each application should be
accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the
position.
The prescribed format of the CV
should be downloaded from the ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke/downloads.
Applicants for positions in the
Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (Nakuru
or Siakago) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies of Identity Card and
relevant certificates and credentials should be enclosed.
3. Those who had previously applied
should re-apply if they meet the qualifications
4. Each application in a sealed
envelope should be addressed to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
The applications should be received
by Friday, 10th October 2014 at 10.00am.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
notified.