Position: Principal Accountant
Report to: Director Corporate
Affairs
Department: Finance and Accounts
Grade: IGRTC Grade 5
Salary Scale: KES 102,508.00 –
133,260.00
House Allowance: KES 45,000.00
Commuter Allowance: KES 12,000.00
Leave Allowance: As per the existing allowances in the Committee
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As per the existing
scheme in the Committee
Terms of Service: Permanent and
pensionable
Job Summary
This position is
responsible for all accounting activities of the Committee, administering the
institution’s financial systems and implementing approved budget for
expenditure.
Operational
Responsibilities/Tasks
- Monitor all expenses and budgets within the
committee to ensure compliance with set financial policies and procedures.
- Plan, coordinate, design, implement and control
the Committee’s accounting system.
- Coordinate the maintenance primary records such as
cashbooks, ledger, vote books, register and preparation of management
reports.
- In charge of the Committee’s chart of accounts.
- Regulate, supervise and implement accurate
accounting books in good time.
- Approve invoices in line with public financial
management and the institution’s procedures.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of the Committee’s
transactions.
- Prepare for and coordinate audit process including
liaising with external auditors and ensuring relevant information is
provided in a timely mind during the audit period.
- Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely and
regular accounting reports for the committee.
Competencies required
- Strong analytical skills with ability to pay
attention to details;
- Ability to observe and understand business
processes; ensure processes are documented completely and accurately;
- Self-driven individual with ability to work with
minimum supervision;
- Good communication skills, both verbal and
written;
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of
ethics, confidentiality and professionalism;
- Strong time-management and organization skills;
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure;
Requisite
qualifications
- Have a bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines: Public/Business Administration, Law, Management,
Economics, Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Leadership and
Governance/Management, Communications and Public Relations, Conflict
Management and Resolution or Commerce from an internationally recognized
institution.
- Be a holder of CPA-K or its equivalent from a
recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications/Membership
to professional bodies
- Be a member of ICPAK or an equivalent from a
relevant institution in good standing.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution and attach clearance certificates from DCI- Certificate of
good conduct, EACC, HELB -Compliance Certificate , KRA – Compliance
Certificate, and CRB – Clearance Certificate
Previous relevant work
experience required.
Have at least six (6)
years professional experience in public service three (3) of which should be in
the level of senior accountant or an equivalent senior position.
or
Have served in a
reputable organisation for six (6) years, three (3) of which should be in a
senior position.
Please Note:
- Candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and attach all relevant clearance
certificates when submitting their applications.
- Candidates should provide all the details
requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect
information in the application. Details of academic and professional
certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
- Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be
contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic
disqualification.
- IGRTC is committed to implementing the provisions
of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit,
representation of Kenyans diverse communities and affording equal
employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups
and persons with disabilities. Therefore,
people with disabilities, the marginalized and the minorities are
encouraged to apply.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to
produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and
professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake
certificates/documents.
- Serving officers shall be required to produce the
original letter of appointment to their current substantive post during
the interview.
How to Apply
Applications should
reach the Committee on or before 4th July
2022 latest 5.00 pm
Interested and qualified
persons are requested to make their applications to;
Ag. Chief Executive
Officer
Intergovernmental
Relations Technical Committee
Parklands Plaza, Chiromo
Lane/Muthithi Road Junction, Westlands
P.O Box 44880-00100
NAIROBI
or
Through email; recruitment@igrtc.go.ke, Subject of the email “Principal Accountant”