Accountant Job in Kenya

The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) was established by The Government of Kenya through the Anti-Doping Act No. 5 of 2016, with its powers vested in a Board, headed by a Chairman.
The key mandate of the Agency is to carry out Anti-Doping Education / Sensitization Campaigns and Doping Tests.
The Agency invites applications from suitable individuals to fill the following vacant position:
Accountant
Vacancy No. ADAK/1/8/2016
Number of Posts: One (1)
Grade ADAK 7
Salaries Scale: 70,350 – 96,600
Duties and Responsibilities
Processing payment vouchers;
(i) Preparing simple financial management reports;
(ii) Complying with financial processes procedures and regulations;
(iii) Carrying out data capture in the financial system;
(iv) Balancing cashbooks on daily basis;
(v) Preparing customers and suppliers records for payment;
(vi) Filing and retrieving of accountable documents;

(vii) Issuing Withholding and Value Added Tax certificate to suppliers;
(viii) Submitting Withholding and Value Added Tax returns to Kenya Revenue Authority;
(ix) Monitoring expenditure based on approved budgets;
(x) Evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposals; and
(xi) Monitoring expenditure on programmes on a periodic basis.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
(i) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce (Accounting option); Commerce (Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Plus
A Pass in Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
(ii) Be proficient in accounting packages; and
(iii) Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in the above positions are expected to fulfill the requirements of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, 2010.
They must obtain and submit with their application copies of clearance certificates from the following organizations:
i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
ii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
iii. Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
iv. Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Those fulfilling the requirements of the positions should submit their applications quoting the vacancy and Vacancy No. on the envelope.
The application to be accompanied with a detailed c.v and all relevant testimonials stating the current position, current remuneration, postal address, telephone and email contacts.
Applicants are also expected to provide email, telephone and postal contacts of three references. All applications should reach the Chief Executive Officer on or before 5th December, 2016
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ant-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK)
P.O Box 66458- 00800
Nairobi.
OR
by hand delivery during official working hours (8.30 a.m. to 5.00p.m) to the Agency’s offices at Parklands Plaza, 6th Floor Muthithi Road / Chiromo Lane Junction.
Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Potential male and female candidates with physical challenges are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted