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