ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT I, JOB GRADE – EACC “9” (1 POST), REF:
EACC/F&P/AAI/5
Reporting to the Deputy
Director – Finance and Accounts, the job holder is responsible for the
facilitation of transactions and to balance the cash book, to capture data in the
IFMIS System and maintenance of imprest register and to ensure that
expenditures are captured, recorded for in line with the laid down rules and
regulations.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Maintaining
petty cash to ensure proper utilisation of funds;
- Verifying
and examining vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
- Assisting
in primary data entry and routine accounting work;
- Ensuring
proper maintenance of efficient filing systems;
- Safekeeping
of invoices, miscellaneous receipts, imprest warrant books, cash books and
other accountable documents;
- Processing
and payment of imprest warrants, expenditure claims and processing of
imprest surrender;
- Carrying
out bank reconciliation;
- Assisting
in generating procurement plans and budgets;
- Posting
and daily balancing of the cash book;
- Assisting
in maintenance of fixed asset register;
- Ensuring
availability of cash float in the office;
- Carrying
out banking transactions;
- Receipting
transactions.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as an
Accounts Assistant I, a person must possess the following qualifications:
- Minimum
relevant work experience of seven (7) years;
- Certified
Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or an equivalent qualification;
- A
member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
in good standing;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or
its equivalent from a recognised institution;
- Hands-on
experience in Accounting Software (ERP). Experience in using IFMIS will be
an added advantage;
- Knowledge
of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
- Certificate
in computer application skills;
- Demonstrated
integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and
results.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who
meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/
professional certificates (certified
by the issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.
All applications must be
made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates
will be invited for interview.
To be considered,
applications should be received not later than Thursday, 30th March,
2023 at 5.00 pm.
Canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.
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