REFERENCE: NYC/SA/5/2019
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:
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Have a Bachelors’ degree in Commerce
(Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option),
Economics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
·
Have Master’s degree in the fields
above or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution as an added
advantage;
·
Have a minimum of four (4) years
relevant work experience in the public or private institution
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Certificate in CPA(K) or its equivalent
·
Be a Member of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized
professional body in good standing;
·
Certificate in Supervisory Skills not
lasting less than two (2) weeks;
·
Have demonstrated professional and
administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results;
·
Knowledge in ERP system will be an
added advantage;
·
Have proficient in computer
application skills:
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Fulfilll the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution.
Key competencies
·
Team player and ability to work in a
collaborative manner
·
Communications and reporting skills
·
Managerial skills and ability to lead
teams
·
Analytical, Interpersonal and
negotiation skills
·
Strong Report writing and
presentations skills.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
Accounts Duties
·
Approving payment vouchers and
committal documents in accordance with laid down regulations;
·
Preparing financial reports and
analyze income and expenditure against budgets;
·
Preparing monthly bank reconciliation
and reconciliation of debtors and creditors ledgers;
·
Ensuring safe custody of financial
records, documents, cheque books and assets;
·
Initiating budget proposals and
financial plans; and
·
Reviewing petty cash reconciliation
and facilitate withdrawal of cash for office use and ensuring safety of the
same at all times
Finance Duties
·
Preparing quarterly expenditure
forecast
·
Initiating proposals for seeking
funds for additional expenditure
·
Monitoring expenditure on projects
and programme implementation on a periodic basis
·
Coordinate activities within donor
financed projects and monitors the implementation of the projects
·
Coordinate budget preparation
·
analyze budget estimates
·
Analyze programme performance targets
·
Control of budgetary commitments
·
Financial evaluation and processing
of major policy changes within the National youth Council
·
Monitoring and review of programmes
and implementations and taking corrective measures
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their
application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and
professional certificates and testimonials.
Applicants MUST attach clearance certificates from the following bodies:
Applicants MUST attach clearance certificates from the following bodies:
·
Kenya Revenue Authority,
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation,
·
Higher Education Loans Board
·
Ethics and AntiCorruption Commission
·
Credit Reference Bureau
Applications in a sealed envelope clearly indicating at the top
“Application for the position of’ should be Mailed or hand delivered
to:
to:
Chief Executive Officer,
National Youth Council,
Bruce House 8th Floor
Standard Street, P.O. Box 23677-00100 Nairobi
And be received on or before 5th November, 2019
The National Youth Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Youth, Women and PWD’s who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Qualified candidates
irrespective of their gender, race, culture, religion or disability are
encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
