Accountant Job in Kenya

ACCOUNTANT, JOB GRADE 6 (1 POST)– REF: KICC/ACC/2022

The Accountant reports to the Principal Accountant and is responsible for:-

Duties and responsibilities

  • Preparing and verifying vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
  • Collecting and delivering of bank correspondences;
  • Data capturing and, maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers;
  • Preparing simple reports e.g. bank reconciliations, daily cash position report, imprest and expenditure returns etc;
  • Keeping in safe custody records under him/her;
  • Receipting of all money due and payable to the Corporation and
  • Processing staff and supplier payments as guided by cash balances in the cash books and treasury regulations.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or ACCA level II;
  • Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications;
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills; an
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their application which should include: –

  • One page statement on how you meet the requirements for the position
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Indication of current salary
  • Professional certificates and testimonials
  • Three professional referees

Terms of offer

The successful candidate’s appointment will be as follows:-

  • Job Grade KICC 3 shall be appointed contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.
  • Job Grade KICC 4, KICC 6, KICC 8 shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms.
  • Comply with Chapter 6 of the constitution and avail clearance certificates from: –
  • Directorate of Criminal investigation (Certificate of good conduct)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax compliance
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Applications should be sent under confidential cover with the envelope clearly marked as per your application Reference.

“Ref: KICC/……………….20……..” not later thanat 5pm to: –

The Chief Executive Officer Kenyatta International Convention Centre P O Box 30746 – 00100 NAIROBI

Women, Persons Living with Disabilities and Marginalized are encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.