Assistant Finance Officer – 1 POST
Job Summary
The role is responsible
for receiving and banking all cash receipts, petty cash management and
maintenance of accounting records. The role holder will also provide support to
the Finance Officers.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake
proper accounting for the schemes and ensure correct apportioning of costs
as per budgets and policies.
- Ensure
timely submission of inputs for processing of financial information.
- Carry
out bank reconciliations.
- Review
general ledger to detect non-budgeted expenditures and investigate to
determine corrections/ modifications to be done.
- Keep
a record of the fixed assets and update it regularly.
- Handles
any requests for budgetary information.
- Assist
in providing relevant information/reports to external auditors.
- Receive
invoices, ensure they have proper supporting documentation and record them
in the system.
- Record
all payments and receipts in ledgers.
- Prepare
vouchers for approved payments.
- Facilitate
release of cheques to customers and dispatch of payroll.
- Maintain
the accounting registry.
- Responsible
for petty cash and imprest management including maintenance of petty cash
records and completion of a cash reconciliation at each month end.
- Ensure
accurate and timely computation and remittance of statutory requirements.
- Prepare
weekly and monthly reports on payables and expenses.
Candidate Profile
For appointment to this
grade, an officer must have: –
- A
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g. Commerce, Economics &
Finance.
- Professional
accounting qualification e.g. ACCA, CPA (K), ACCA or its equivalent.
- Expertise
in budgeting and budgetary controls and procedures for financial reporting.
- A
minimum of one (1) years’ work experience in an accounting/finance
department.
- Proficiency
in IT
In addition, the candidate
should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies;
- Interpersonal
and cross-cultural skills, including ability to build collaborative
relationships with sensitivity to diversity/inclusion.
- Creativity
and innovation skills.
- Action
oriented and demonstrated ability to manage priorities
- Quality
focus and attention to detail.
- Professionalism
and integrity in line with Kenya Power Pension Fund values.
- Good
oral and written communication skills.
- Critical
and analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Personal
motivation and drive exhibited through commitment to hard work, continuous
improvement, and achievement of goals.
- Good
customer relationship management skills (internal and external customers).
- Risk
awareness and focus – demonstrate understanding of risk management
practices, standards and regulatory requirements.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified
candidates are advised to visit the Fund’s website for detailed job
descriptions for the roles at www.kppf.co.ke/careers/. Applications should be submitted through
email to: https://e-recruitment.kppf.co.keto be received not later
than. Wednesday 25th January,
2023
Please attach your Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates and other relevant testimonials indicating
your current and expected gross pay, your telephone numbers, email address,
names, and addresses of three (3) professional referees.
Successful applicants will
be required to undergo integrity and security background vetting.
Canvassing will lead to
disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
KPPF is an equal
opportunity employer.
