Position : Senior Accountant
Reporting to : Manager
Finance & Accounts
Job Grade : KLDC 5
No of Posts : 01
Job Ref : KLDC/002/2021
Job description
The ideal candidate will
assist in financial resources planning and execution.
Responsibilities
- Ensures implementation of accounting standards and
systems for compliance including Enterprises Resources Planning (ERP)
operations;
- Implements accounting policies, procedures, regulations
and standards for operation and control purposes;
- Apply budgeted funds for operations and
development as per budget allocation;
- Follow up on Audit matters including compilation
of memorandum in respect of the Office of the Auditor General and the National
Treasury;
- Coordinating the preparation of Financial reports
and statements i.e quarterly and annually in compliance with IPSAS, PFM
ACT 2012;
- Maintaining appropriate and up to date accounting
records;
- Preparing management and statutory reports which include
monthly expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations, revenue/AIA
returns, Cash flow statements and final accounts;
- Providing advisory services to immediate
supervisor on all financial and accounting matters in the Council;
- Development of supplementary financial regulations
and procedures to enhance internal controls;
- Reviews vote book entries and undertake monthly
variance analysis;
- Assists in supervision, mentoring and coaching of
staff in the department; an
- Authorizes payments subject to set limits.
Qualifications
For appointment to this
grade a candidate must: –
- Have a minimum of five (5) years relevant work
experience;
- Have a Bachelors Degree in Business Management
(Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Have passed Part III of the Certified Public
Accountants (CPA) Examination and OR equivalent.
- Be a member in good standing of the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized
professional body;
- Be proficient in computer applications;
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution; and
- Show merit and ability as reflected in work
performance and results.
How to apply
Interested candidates
are expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya. Specifically, they must obtain and submit with their application,
copies of the following:
1. Certificate of Good
Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Suitably qualified
candidates are advised to download and complete the Candidates’ Profile and
Application Form (from the ‘Vacancies’ section at www.leathercouncil.go.ke)
indicating the Job Reference Number on the Job Application Form and send
to hra@leathercouncil.go.ke attaching certified copies of
academic certificates and professional qualifications and National ID.
Hand-delivered
application can also be dropped at the Council’s Reception Desk
located at CPA Centre, 5th Floor, Thika Road, next to KCA University, so as to
reach not later than 5.00 pm, on Tuesday, 2nd March, 2021.
Kenya Leather
Development Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and
gender equality.
Women, Youth, Persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized
communities and minority groups are encouraged to apply. Please note that only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.