Accountants Assistant
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
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Duties and Responsibilities
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Qualifications
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/2/5/2018
Duties and Responsibilities
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Voucher preparation.
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Basic book keeping.
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Cheque writing.
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Payment processing.
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Receipt writing.
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Prepare first draft financial statements.
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Maintain an up to date financial system.
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Coordinate internal and statutory audits.
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Respond to audit queries and ensure implementation of
recommendations.
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Follow up and review bank reconciliations; close out reconciling
issues.
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Examine payment vouchers.
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Identify, develop and ensure compliance to financial procedures
and regulations.
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Project Accounting and reporting to various donors.
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Supervision of Accountants, Accounts Assistants and Clerical
Officers.
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Reconcile general ledger balances and initiate corrective journals
where applicable.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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CPA II or its recognized equivalent.
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Computer literacy especially in relevant accounting programs.
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One (1) year relevant experience.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Biometric Statistician
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/3/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Analysis of pest surveillance data, import and export data, DUS,
NPT and any other data as required by the Corporation.
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Report writing upon data collection and analysis.
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Planning for surveillance activities.
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Carry out candidate variety randomization; field layout for
National Performance Trial (NPT) and Distinctness Uniformity and Stability
(DUS) tests.
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Provide and present reports on variety comparisons for purposes of
official release.
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Receive and evaluate the NPT applications from crop Breeders/crop
Breeding Institutions.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Bio-statistics/Statistics/ with strong
quantitative research background or Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and
Statistics from a University recognized in Kenya.
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Master of Science degree from a University recognized in Kenya
will be an added advantage.
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Three (3) years relevant experience.
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Excellent statistical computing skills, including proficiency in,
SAS, SPSS and GENSTAT, Microsoft Office among others.
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Ability to write scientific publications/reports.
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Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions
independently.
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Good communication, report writing and presentation skills.
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Can work well under pressure and prioritize work.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Front Office Receptionist
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/4/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Development, review and implementation of standard operating
procedures for front office.
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Coordinate Information flow within the Corporation.
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Tracking and following-up on all calls, emails and hard copy
documents.
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Management of all assets under the front office.
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Provision of reports required from front office.
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Responding to customer inquiries and complaints and communicating
appropriate options for resolution in a timely manner.
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Linking staff within departments with external clients.
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Receiving and escalating client’s grievances.
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Booking rooms and conference facilities.
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Provide exceptional customer care services by attending to
visitors/clients and directing them accordingly.
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Directing all enquires to the right office.
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Ensure effective management of incoming/outgoing calls and
maintaining a daily record of calls made.
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Receiving, sorting, registering and distributing incoming mails
for the assigned office for action.
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness/hygiene and tidiness
within the front office.
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Informing customers about services available and assesses customer
needs.
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Providing functional guidance, training and assistance to lower
level staff.
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Providing assistance, training and troubleshooting support to
lower level staff.
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Scheduling work to ensure accurate phone coverage, monitors
priority of calls and shifts escalated calls to assure resolution to problems.
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Preparing standard reports to track workload, response time and
quality of input.Assists in planning and implementing front office goals and
make recommendations to management to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
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Maintaining the image of the Corporation by attending to clients
with respect and integrity.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Diploma in secretarial studies from a recognized institution
preferably KNEC or diploma in Human Resource/Business
Administration with certificate in telephone operations/reception or front
office management from a recognized institution Or
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Diploma in telephone operations/reception or front office
management from a recognized institution.
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Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.
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Excellent interpersonal skills and integrity.
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Computer literacy with typing speed of 50wpm.
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Ability to work under pressure and independently.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Legal officer
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/5/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Drafting of agreements, contracts, leases and maintaining records
of such transactions.
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Liaising with external legal councils on legal
matters affecting the Board.
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Verifying all contracts, agreements, leases in which the Board
enters into to ensure compliance.
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Advising the Management on legal aspects of administrative
matters.
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Undertaking research on assigned legal issues.
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Collecting and collating research data.
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Vetting and verification of documents
before execution by authorized representatives
of the Board.
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Liaising with the office of the Attorney General on legal issues
affecting the Board in execution of its mandate.
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Prepare witnesses and the evidence
as well as presenting the same in
court while keeping an updated record of all court cases.
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Collaborate and correspond with external advocates on all pending
court cases.
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Attend to internal company queries of legal nature in the
facilitation of normal business.
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Assist with Board affairs in the absence of the Corporation
secretary.
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Deputize the Corporation Secretary in the performance of company
secretarial duties whenever called upon.
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Advising Procurement committees on legal issues.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Possess a Bachelors of Law Degree or
form a recognized institution and an advocate of the High court of Kenya.
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Be computer literate.
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Be conversant with laws of the country and the common practice of
the field.
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Three (3) years relevant experience.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages and
accounting programs such as SAGE.
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Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
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Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions
independently.
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Good communication, data analysis, report writing and presentation
skills.
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Can work well under pressure and prioritize work.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Assistant Inspector
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Assistant Inspector (6 positions) – Ref: VA/6/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Inspection of agricultural produce for compliance to import and
export requirements.
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Field inspections and audits for market compliance.
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Organize and participate in field survey activities.
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Advice clients on market requirements, grading and certification
of plant produce.
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Manage documentation and plant databases.
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Coordinate farmer advisory services through stakeholder awareness
meetings.
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Organize and participate in post certification survey activities.
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Surveillance for pest and disease management.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Agriculture, biotechnology, entomology,
crop protection, applied biology, seed science, Horticulture or its equivalent
from an Institution recognized in Kenya.
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Knowledge in diagnosis of plant pests, diseases and weeds.
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At least one (1) year experience.
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Report writing and presentation skills.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
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Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Inspector
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/7/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Coordination of farmer advisory services through stakeholder
awareness meetings.
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Development of monitoring, emergency response and pest management
systems.
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Identification of pests and diseases.
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Field inspections and audits for market compliance.
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Inspection of agricultural produce for compliance to import and
export requirements.
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Inspection of containment facilities.
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Development and maintenance of plant databases.
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Organize and participate in post certification survey activities.
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Surveillance for pest and disease management.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, plant
pathology, biotechnology, entomology, crop protection, molecular biology, seed
science, Horticulture, Agronomy, Botany or its equivalent from a University
recognized in Kenya.
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Three (3) years relevant experience.
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Knowledge on identification, diagnosis and management of pests and
diseases.
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Knowledge in Pest Risk Analysis, surveillance, general plant
health and compliance determination in traded commodities.
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Knowledge on biosafety and biosecurity.
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Knowledge on pest management.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
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Ability to work independently and in a team.
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Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions
independently.
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Good communication, data analysis, report writing and presentation
skills.
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Can work well under pressure and prioritize work.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Laboratory Technologist
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/8/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Identification of plants, seeds, pests, diseases and weeds.
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Preparation of laboratory analysis reports and data.
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Sampling and sample handling for quality analysis.
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Maintenance of reference collections.
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Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Diploma in applied biology, plant pathology, entomology, biotechnology,
molecular biology, seed technology or its equivalent from an institution
recognized in Kenya.
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At least 1 year experience.
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Experience on analysis using modern tools.
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Ability to identify plants, seeds, pests, diseases and weeds.
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Knowledgeable of basic equipment maintenance and calibration.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
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Data analysis and report writing skills.
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Ability to work in a team with minimum supervision.
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Experience with laboratory Quality Management system.
Office Administrator
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/9/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Making appointments and reservations for the office.
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Handling and filling confidential information or any other
documents.
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Receiving, sorting, registering and distributing incoming mails
for the assigned office for action.
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Handling office files and maintaining an effective filing system.
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Maintaining high standards of cleanliness/hygiene and tidiness
within the office.
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Handling all typing duties as may be required.
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Performing basic office administrative duties.
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Attending to all incoming and outgoing calls in office deployed.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Secretarial studies and trained in telephone
operations/reception or front office management from a recognized institution.
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Fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
Support Staff
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/10/5/2018
Duties and Responsibilities
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General cleaning.
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Messengerial duties.
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Other routine work as may be assigned.
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Technical duties as may be assigned.
Accountant
KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites
applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/1/5/2018
Responsibilities
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Cost and/or management accounting.
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Preparation of budgets.
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Financial analysis.
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Verification of payment vouchers.
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Collation of financial estimates.
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Determination of aggregate expenditure.
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Coordination and rationalization expenditure estimates.
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Supervision of revenue collection process.
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Cash flow control.
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Cost analysis.
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Preparation of final and statements.
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Maintenance of accounting books.
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Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Qualifications
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Possess a Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting
option), or be in possession of a degree from a university recognized in
Kenya majoring in fields relevant to the Accounting Function such as Finance
and Economics.
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Have passed CPA II;
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Three (3) years relevant experience.
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Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft office packages and
accounting programs such as SAGE.
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Ability to work independently, in a team and under pressure.
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Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions
independently.
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Good communication, data analysis, report writing and presentation
skills.
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Can work well under pressure and prioritize work.
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Experience with a Quality Management System.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified individuals should fill the employment
application form through the website (www.kephis.org) or download the form from
the website and send the duly filled form together with copies of academic and
professional certificates and national identity card by 21st June, 2018 to:
The Managing Director,
P.O Box 49592 – 00100 GPO, Nairobi.
Use only one method of application: either online through the
KEPHIS website or hard copy.
KEPHIS is an equal opportunity employer. Potential candidates from
marginalized communities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to avail their original
and copy of application letter, Curriculum Vitae; duly filled employment
application form, certified copies of the relevant certificates; national
identity card; clearance certificates from KRA; HELB; EACC; Credit Reference
Bureau and Kenya Police as per chapter six of the Constitution during the
interview.