Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) is a State Corporation and the
Sole National Accreditation Body (NAB) mandated to provide accreditation
services in Kenya and beyond. It is established under the State Corporations
Act, Cap 446 Laws of Kenya; vide Legal Notice No. 55 of May 2009. It gives
formal attestation that Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs) are competent to
carry out specific conformity assessment activities that include inspection,
testing and certification in all fields.
Case Officer
Case Officer – REF: KENAS HR/KAS 6-04/18 (Re-advertisement)
Job Purpose
Responsible for the management and performance of conformity
assessment systems to facilitate trade through evaluation of Conformity
Assessment Bodies that include testing, calibration, medical and veterinary
laboratories, proficiency test service providers, certification and
inspection/verification bodies to adhere to the set KENAS requirements,
relevant international standards and regulations
Responsibilities
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Providing technical expertise in the relevant science related
field during conformity assessment fields.
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Design curricula for training of CABs in the fields of Testing
& Calibration laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025), Medical laboratories (ISO
15189), Inspection and verification (ISO/IEC 17020), Certification (ISO/IEC
17021), Product certification (ISO/IEC 17065), proficiency testing (ISO/IEC
17043),Personnel certification (ISO/IEC 17024) and ILAC/ IAF guides
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Promote uptake of accreditation as a means of reducing technical
barriers to trade through engagement and sensitization of stakeholders
nationally, regionally and internationally
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Plan and carry out assessments and review reports from assessment
teams for accuracy in population of assessment outcomes and for completeness
prior to progression for internal reviews
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Manage assessments of Conformity Assessment Bodies
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Supervise, evaluate and report on assessors and technical experts’
performance during each assessment.
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Mentor and coach assessors and technical experts.
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Co-ordinate Technical Committees in Certification, Inspection
& Verification, Testing & Calibration, medical & veterinary
sections on quarterly basis.
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Develop assessment guides and criteria documents based on
conformity assessment programmes at national, regional and international levels
– African Accreditation Cooperation (AFRAC), International Laboratory
Cooperation (ILAC), International Accreditation Forum (IAF), International
Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electro-technical
Commission (IEC).
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Provide advice on suitable Proficiency Testing (PT) and
Inter-laboratory Comparison (ILC) schemes for the testing, calibration and
medical industry through undertaking research on available PT and ILC schemes
at national and international level and informing the CABS on the same.
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Formulate and provide technical advice to Accreditation Manager on
accreditation programs, policies, procedures, proposals on an ongoing basis.
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Organize and convene assessor conclave to sensitize and update
assessors and technical experts on new developments in the conformity
assessment field.
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Develop and maintain cordial relationship with clients,
regulators, associations and key stakeholders in the conformity assessment
arena by acting as a point of contact for stakeholders.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Science related fields
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At least 8 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in
management role.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
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Trained in quality management systems.
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Trained in conformity assessment standards.
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Trained assessor in relevant conformity assessment standards.
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Affiliation to relevant professional bodies.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
Competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful
candidate.
Accounts Assistant
REF: KENAS HR/KAS 9/(b)-04/18
The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced
individual to fill the following positions within KENAS
Job Purposes
This position is responsible for the maintenance of general ledger
accounts.
Responsibilities
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Monitoring the actual use of financial resources against the
approved budget and analyzing variances
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Coordinate asset management and update the register
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Post approved budget to specific accounts in the ERP financial
system
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Process online approval of LPO in the ERP financial system for
budget allocation
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Participate in budgetary computation, control and periodic
financial reporting
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Analyze, reconcile and maintain the general ledger account
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Prepare monthly journal entries and adjustments, including
supporting documentation and appropriate descriptions
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Prepare and analyze income statement and balance sheet schedules
for annual audit
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Participate in external and internal Audits and ensure its effective
implementation of recommendation
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Prepare and submit financial, accounting and management reports on
weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
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Undertake monthly cash book and bank reconciliations
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Implement work plan
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Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
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Diploma in a business related field
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CPA II
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Proficiency in the use of Enterprise resource planning (ERP)
preferably Sage ERP Accpac
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Degree in Finance/Accounting will be an added
advantage
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At least 3 years of experience.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
Competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful
candidate.
Accounts Assistant Receivables
REF: KENAS HR/KAS 9/(a)-04/18
The Service seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced
individual to fill the following positions within KENAS
Job Purposes
Responsible for the maintenance of Accounts receivables, payroll
& asset management in the organization
Responsibilities
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Maintain an up-to-date invoicing system
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Carry out debt collection
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Prepare budgets and provide periodic financial
reports
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Process receipts and bank revenue received
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Prepare credit vouchers for all daily deposits
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Post and maintain transactions to journals, ledgers and other
records to enable generation of reports
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Participate in the external and internal Audits and ensure its
effective implementation of recommendations
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Reconcile customer accounts by generating reports for debtors
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File statutory returns in order to comply with the relevant
applicable laws and regulations pertaining to financial management
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Prepare and submit financial, accounting and management reports on
weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
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Process the payroll and related statutory payments and returns.
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Implement work plan and budget;
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Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
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Diploma in a business related field
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CPA II
·
Proficiency in the use of Enterprise resource planning(ERP)
preferably Sage ERP Accpac
·
Degree in Finance/Accounting will be an added advantage
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At least 3 years of experience.
Terms of Service and Remuneration
Competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful
candidate.
How to Apply
Interested and suitable qualified individuals should forward their
applications enclosing copies of their academic and professional certificates,
detailed CV indicating work experience, current and expected remuneration and
employer, daytime telephone contact – both office and mobile, names and
addresses of three referees, to reach the undersigned not later than 23rd May
2018
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
KENYA ACCREDITATION SERVICE (KENAS)
P.O. BOX 47400 – 00100
NAIROBI, KENYA
Email: recruitment@kenyaaccreditation.org
In addition, applicants MUST attach copies of National
ID/Passport, certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations, Tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority,
Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board, Clearance Certificate
from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and clearance certificate from
Credit Reference Bureau that is valid within the past one year from the date of
acquisition.
Applications to be submitted in both soft and hard copies.
Applications may be dropped at KENAS offices located at Embankment Plaza 2nd
Floor along Longonot Road off Kenya Road Upper Hill, Nairobi clearly marking
the position on the envelope.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required
to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
KENAS is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability,
women and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.
For
detailed information on the jobs, refer to www.kenas.go.ke