ACCOUNTANT GRADE EBK 6
REF: REF NO. EBK/HR &
ADM/RT/030/VOL. I/ (325)
REPORTING LINE: ACCOUNTANT WILL REPORT TO
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior accountant. The main purpose of this position is to ensure accuracy of financial documents before forwarding them for further processing.
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
- Preparation of vouchers and committal documents
and submit them for processing in accordance with the laid down rules and
regulations;
- Banking of all receipts (cash and cheques) on
behalf of the Board;
- Maintaining registers of documents received by and
dispatched from the department;
- Issuing receipts for monies received by the Board;
- Filling payments and receipt vouchers and
ensure safety of the departments files;
- Filing simple statutory returns with the
relevant institutions;
- Entering in the system entries relating to
revenues and expenses; and
- Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks,
ledgers, vote books,registers and preparation of simple management reports
e.g. imprest and expenditure returns.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
- Bachelors Degree in any of the following
disciplines: – Commerce(Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management
(Accounting/Finance Option),Business Administration, economics or its equivalent
qualification from recognized institution;
- Be a holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Part III or its equivalent;
- Certificate in basic computer applications for
recognized packages; and
- Certificate in at least one accounting related
computer application package.
Key Competencies and Skills
For consideration to the position, the candidate must demonstrate
that they have:
- IT Proficiency especially in accounting systems
- Planning skills
- Analytical Skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ethical and Integrity
TERMS OF SERVICE:
The positions are on Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service.
An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package
awaits the successful applicant.
CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION
- Successful candidates will be required to satisfy
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and will
therefore be required to provide the following documents;
- Clearance certificates from the Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB),
- Valid Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA),
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate
of Criminal Investigations ;
- Clearance certificate from a Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB);
- Clearance from the Ethics and Anti Corruption
Commission.
- Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to log onto
the Boards recruitment portal via https://ebk.go.ke/recruitment and
must complete the registration and submit the same as well as attach the
following documents.
- Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
- Cover Letter
- Detailed CVs (giving current contact details of
three (3) referees),
- Copies of all academic and professional
certificates, copies of testimonials, details of current position, current
remuneration
Attach all the above documents as one pdf
document
All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment
portal to be considered. No Hard Copy Application will be accepted.
All applications(Cover Letters) must be received not later
than 14th December2021 at 1700 Hours and
should be addressed to;
THE REGISTRAR/CEO
ENGINEERS BOARD OF KENYA,
P. O. Box 30324-00100 NAIROBI.
The Board is an equal-opportunity employer in keeping with its
obligations under the Constitution of Kenya 2010 particularly Articles 10,
27(4) and 232. The Board therefore encourages qualified persons irrespective of
gender, age, race,culture, religion, marital status or disability to apply.