The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is a government agency
created by the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA) 2009,
with the principal objective of identifying the proceeds of crime, combating
money laundering, and fighting the financing of terrorism.
In order to enhance institutional capacity to deliver on its
mandate, FRC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent personnel to fill
the folowing position:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT
REF: CS1/04/2020
FRC GRADE 4
ONE (1) POST
The Principal Accountant will report to the Manager, Finance and
Accounts.
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:-
i. Enhancing internal financial controls as stipulated by the
Public Financial Management Act and Regulations;
ii. Ensuring that all financial transactions are carried out
within the Integrated Financial and Accounting Systems, Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) and any other system;
iii. Initiating budget proposals and financial plans;
iv. Authorizing payment vouchers and committal documents in
accordance with laid down regulations;
v. Ensuring expenditure is within the voted allocation;
vi. Timely financial reconciliations;
vii. Preparing management financial reports;
viii. Safe custody of financial records and assets; and
ix. Reviewing audit queries and implementing corrective actions
Person Specifications
i. At least six (6) years’ work experience in finance or
accounts, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position;
ii. Bachelors’ degree in either Commerce (Accounting / Finance
Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Masters’ degree in any either Business Administration,
Finance, Commerce or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv. Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants
of Kenya (ICPAK) / Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or any
other recognized professional body and in good standing;
v. Management course of at least four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage;
vi. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya; and
vii. Must be a Citizen of Kenya.
Key Competencies and Skills
i. Strong planning and analytical skills;
ii. Good Communication and reporting skills;
iii. Good interpersonal skills;
iv. High level of judgement and integrity;
v. Competence in work performance; and
vi. Proficiency in computer applications
How to Apply
If you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the
specified criteria for any of the above positions, please complete the
Employment Application Form available at our website HERE,
and submit this form together with copies of your academic and professional
certificates, testimonials, and your Curriculum Vitae, including among other
details, your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone
contacts of three (3) referees who are familiar with your qualifications and/or
work experience.
To be considered, your application MUST be received online
via https://careers.ksg.ac.ke/ no later than
14th September 2020, 500pm.
Hard copy applications will NOT be accepted.
FRC is committed to availing equal employment opportunities to
all Kenyans, Persons with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are
encouraged to apply.
Canvassing in any manner will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce during interviews
the originals of their National Identity Card / Passport, academic and
professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and current compliance
certificates for the requirements as stipulated in Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya.
Website: www.frc.go.ke
