Accountant
Position Summary/
Purpose
The Accounts Function
entails: – applications of sound principles, systems and techniques in
accounting for finances of the Authority, assets, revenue, expenditure and
costs, accounting for special funds set up under various statutes; management
of accounting information; co-ordination and rationalization of estimates
annual appropriation and fund accounts; cash flow control; and cost analysis
Key Responsibilities;
Duties and responsibilities will entail: –
- Preparing
vouchers and accounting documents in accordance with the laid down rules
and regulations;
- capturing
and maintaining primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books
and registers;
- preparing
simple management reports including imprest and expenditure returns;
- providing
cash office services including paying personal and merchant claims
- maintaining
cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;
- ensuring
safe custody of Authority records and assets; and
- carrying
out bank reconciliation.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines:Bachelor’s degree in any of the
following disciplines:– Commerce Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business
Administration or its equivalent qualification (Accounting/Finance),
Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution PLUS Part II of the Certified Pufrom a recognized institution
PLUS Part II of the Certified Public Accountants blic Accountants (CPA)
Examination or its equivalent qualifications; and(CPA) Examination or its
equivalent qualifications; and
- Proficiency
in Computer applications.Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply
The public is notified of the following:
- All applicants MUST download
and complete Bio-Data Form(http://www.ndma.go.ke/index.php/resource-center/send/38-careers/6572-ndma-biodata-form)
(in Microsoft Excel) and attach the completed Bio-Data Form. Any
HANDWRITTEN or SCANNED Bio-Data form not submitted as an Excel file will
be rejected.
- All
applications MUST be received on or before 23rd August 2022 by 5:00 pm.
- NDMA
is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females,
marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply
- There
are NO fees charged by NDMA for any application of these positions
- Canvassing
of any form will result in disqualification of the candidate
- ONLY
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Interested qualified
applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of
certificates & testimonial and a duly filled personal data form which can
be downloaded from the Authority’s website with the title of the position
clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke
Successful candidates
will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;
- Kenya
Revenue Authority
- Higher
Education Loans Board
- Ethics
and Anti-corruption Commission
- National
Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)
- Credit
Reference Bureau
Applications should be
addressed to;
Chief Executive Officer,
National Drought
Management Authority
P. O. Box 53547 00200
NAIROBI, KENYA
Applications may also be
dropped at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House,
along Standard Street, Nairobi during working hours between 8am and 5pm. Those
applicants submitting physical applications MUST also complete the Bio-Data
Form (in Microsoft Excel format) and send it to the email address provided above
