Kenya National Bureau of
Statistics (KNBS) 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.
It also oversees the
coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National
Statistical System.
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Senior Accountant
(Financial Management)
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ AMSAFM/12/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager, Chief Accountant the Assistant
Manager, (Senior Accountant) will be responsible for assisting in all
activities in respect to Financial Management.
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;
- Monitoring and
authorizing Petty Cash expenses and reimbursements;
- Preparation of
Annual Financial Statements;
- Management of
staff imprests and advances;
- Apportioning of
prepayments and district surrenders to specific cost centers;
- Provide the
liaison with external auditors in audit of financial statements;
- Managing Fixed
Assets portfolio register;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Manager, (Chief Accountant).
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Bachelor degree in Commerce or related qualifications from a recognized
Institution;
- Be a holder of
CPA II or its equivalent;
- Must have
served for a minimum progressive period of 3 years financial accounting
experience;
- Be familiar
with workings of computerized financial systems;
- Be familiar
with Government Financial systems.
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate excellent communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
How to Apply
Applicants should fill and
submit hard copies of the employment application form Ref. 93-1-6 which is
available HERE on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke accompanied by copies of
academic, professional and other relevant certificates, transcripts and
testimonials.
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 102
Nairobi
Applications must be received
not later than 29th September, 2016 and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer.
