Regional Accounts Clerks
Since 2015, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) received and documented complaints from individuals and groups in the larger Taita Taveta County in relation to mining activities and alleged violation of human rights. In order to fully understand and ascertain the nature and extent of the complaints arising out of the mining activities in the County, the Commission deployed several investigative missions as a first step to address the issues and concerns that had been brought to the attention of the Commission
The KNCHR invites applications from young, versatile,
industrious, honest, self-driven, analytical, open-minded, readily available
candidates to urgently fill the following positions.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Since 2015, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) received and documented complaints from individuals and groups in the larger Taita Taveta County in relation to mining activities and alleged violation of human rights. In order to fully understand and ascertain the nature and extent of the complaints arising out of the mining activities in the County, the Commission deployed several investigative missions as a first step to address the issues and concerns that had been brought to the attention of the Commission
REF: KNCHR/ADM/HRO/15/2018- (3)-Open
Reports to: Regional Coordinator.
Duty Station: Kisumu (1), Laikipia/Nyahururu (1) and Mombasa (1)
with occasional travel.
Duration: Permanent and Pensionable.
Grade: KNCHR 8
Gross Salary: Kshs. 49,193
Responsibilities
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Preparation of books of accounts, carrying out bank
reconciliation, monitoring regional budgetary expenditure and making timely
payment for services and goods provided to the regional office.
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Monitor store supplies to determine stationery and other material
needs, take inventory of office consumption to be able to project future
requisition needs and report on these in good time.
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Draft quarterly budgets forecast for regional office and account
for expenses using store inventory reports to keep accountable for office
procurements and spending in operational tools.
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Ensure proper tracking of the regional office bank account
and report on balances and deficits on a regular basis to account for funds
spent through the maintenance of the cash office book, reconciliation of
cash at hand and ban records, managing petty cash and imprest.
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Liaise with suppliers of goods and services. Receive invoices,
prepare payment vouchers, seek authority before cheque writing to keep track of
accountabilities and make timely payments for goods and services utilized for
the operations of the regional office.
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Records management for all of the regional office documents to ease
retrieval and ensure information security for the protection of client cases
and confidentiality.
Qualifications
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Diploma in Business Administration or Business Management or an
equivalent from a recognized institution.
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Part I of Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) (K) or Association
Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
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1 year of service in a comparable position from a reputable
organization
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Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Excellent IT skills, with working knowledge for the various
packages.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
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Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
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Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya
How to Apply
For more information about the programmes/departments, visit the
KNCHR website www.knchr.org
If you possess or meet the above qualifications, send your
application letter together with a detailed CV indicating the department/programme
you are applying to, names and telephone contacts of three referees, to reach
us by 24th July, 2018.
The Commission Secretary,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights,
Lenana Road, CVS Plaza, 1st Floor,
P. O. Box 74359 – 00200,
Nairobi.