VA/7 ACCOUNTANT (1 Position-Based in Nairobi )
Responsibilities
- Confirming
the accuracy and completeness of accounts receivables (invoicing,
receipting, banking and reconciliations) and reporting on the same as
appropriate before payment;
- Identifying
any incidences of non-compliance with laid down financial systems and
financial risks facing the Corporation and recommending remedial measures;
- Preparing
management accounts and end of year financial statements as well as timely
submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
- Reviewing
and coordinating accounts analysis and reconciliations (including bank
reconciliations) on a daily basis;
- Monitoring
and evaluating the laid down systems and make recommendations for
improving the financial systems;
- Preparation
and reconciliation of credit reports Ensuring provision of accurate timely
reliable financial information; and Organizing and coordinating responses
to audit queries.
- File
all Company taxes correctly and confirm the Company is abiding with all
tax laws.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance/Accounting, including fully qualified in either
ACCA/CIMA /ACA/CPA;
Relevant Experience
- Minimum
of three (3) years, Finance experience, with at least 2 being in a similar
position;
- Knowledgeable
in all aspects of financial institutions and IFRS standards;
- Be
a registered member in good standing with ICPAK or equivalent body;
- Proficiency
in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office
applications; reliable experience in a versatile ERP system
- Experience
in preparing budgets and forecasts.
- Proficient
in numerical presentation;
How to Apply
Shortlisted candidates
for VA/1 must obtain clearance from the following:
- Kenya
Revenue Authority;
- Higher
Education Loans Board;
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission;
- Certificate
from a reputable Credit Reference Bureau;
- Certificate
of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation.
Applicants for positions
VA/2, VA/9, VA10 and VA/11 must clearly indicate their preferred station of
work or indicate willingness to work in any of the mentioned regional offices.
Further, all candidates
are required to provide their valid membership with relevant professional
bodies.
Applicants meeting
desired qualifications should send their applications giving full details of
their age, qualifications, experience, present and expected remuneration, full
contact address including daytime telephone number, detailed C.V, copies of certificates
and testimonials and contact details of three referees.
Applications should indicate position applied for including the
reference number and addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Media Council of Kenya
P.O. Box 43132- 00100
NAIROBI
Applications can be sent
via the following link: www.mediacouncil.or.ke/careers. In which you are
required to provide ALL relevant details by 29th September
2020.
Alternatively,
candidates can send a mail attaching all documents to; recruit@mediacouncil.or.ke
Further details relating
to the vacant position are located in our website www.mediacouncil.or.ke.
NB: Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification