(Ref. ABDP/PCU/2019/02)
Reporting to the Regional
Coordinating Officer and technically to the Financial Controller. An officer at
this level will work under the guidance and supervision of Financial
Controller.
Responsibilities
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Verification of payments invoices
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Timely posting of all payment
vouchers in the accounting software
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Exercise proper custody of all posted
vouchers and other accounting documents
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Perform monthly bank reconciliation
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Manage Regional office cash flow
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Supervise and direct the accounting
and logistical functions, to ensure efficiency at the regional office
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Authorization of payment vouchers
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Submission of account printouts by
Components to the heads of Components for analysis and comments
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Give advice to management on
accounting and administration matters at the regional office
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Liaise with the bank
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Liaising with County Treasuries in
the Western Region
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Preparation of Statement of
Expenditures from Counties in the Western Region
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Any other relevant duties as may be
assigned by the Regional Coordinating Officer and the Financial Controller
Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
and/or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning
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A holder of Certified Public
Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K)
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Knowledge of basic computer
application will be an added advantage
Desired
Attributes and Experience
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Practical experience of at least 3
years in a project financial management unit and acquainted with accounting
procedures in the public sector or in donor-funded projects
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Previous experience with IFAD
procedures and financial regulations or donor funded projects would be an added
advantage
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Good knowledge of accounting
softwares such as Sage Pastel, TOMPRO, SUN Systems would be essential.
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Knowledge of key Computer
Applications
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Excellent analytical and record
management skills
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Fluent (reading, writing and
speaking) in English and in Kiswahili.
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Can work under pressure and meet
crucial deadlines.
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Good communication – oral and written
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Problem solving skills
Applicants for this post will be
required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of Kenya Constitution 2010
by attaching copies of the following:
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Director of Criminal Investigations;
·
Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board;
·
Tax Compliance Certificate from the
Kenya Revenue Authority;
·
Clearance from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission; and
·
Report from an Approved Credit
Reference Bureau
How To Apply
Applications are invited from
suitably qualified candidates for the above positions.
Each application should be
accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the
position. Each application in a sealed envelope should be addressed to;
The Principal Secretary
State Department for Fisheries,
Aquaculture and the Blue Economy
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock
and Fisheries
P. O Box P. O. Box 58187-00200
Nairobi.
Or
Hand deliver your application to our
offices, Maji House 3rd Floor Room 343 on or before 1st November, 2019.