Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a State Corporation established by the Statistics Act (2006). It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System (NSS).
KNBS qualified
individuals to fill the following vacancies;
Job Title: Intern, Finance & Accounts
Ref: KNBS/IF&A/3/2022
No. of Positions: 1
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)
Job Purpose:
An Intern at this level
will work under a senior officer who will be appointed as a
Supervisor to guide him /her in the performance of duties in the area of
Finance and Accounts.
Responsibilities
- Participating
in verifying vouchers and committal documents;
- Participating
in receiving and registering processed payments and receipt vouchers;
- Participating
in posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books;
- Participating
in raising requisitions for cash reimbursement;
- Participating
in recording payment receipts;
- Participating
in updating and maintaining accounting information;
- Participating
in controlling and maintaining staff Imprests and advances records;
- Undertaking
any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- Must
be a Kenyan citizen;
- Must
have attained a Bachelor Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance
option); Business Administration (Accounting option) or related
qualifications from a recognized institution;
- A
pass in Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) or Part II of ACCA
Examination or any other related qualifications from a recognized
institution will be an added advantage.
Additional information
- Should
not be engaged in another organization;
- Must
be computer literate;
- Must
be available full time for the twelve months’ duration of the program;
- Should
possess interpersonal, analytical and communication skills;
- Must
be goal oriented and dynamic;
- Take
note that the monthly stipend for Interns is Kshs. 25,000 and statutory
deductions will apply
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
individuals are required to fill and submit a copy of the Application form for
Interns and Young Statisticians Ref. KNBS/F/93/29 which is available on the
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics website; www.knbs.or.ke accompanied
by copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates,
transcripts, testimonials and National ID/Passport.
Scanned applications can be sent to careers@knbs.or.ke
The reference number for
the post applied for should be clearly marked and addressed to:-
The Director General;
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics; P. O. Box 30266 – 00100;
Real Towers, Upper Hill;
4th Floor, Human Resource office NAIROBI
Applications must be
received not later than 4th February, 2022.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KNBS IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER