The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified
Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Chief
Financial Accountant
Ref:
No. FD/03/11
Department
/ Section: Finance
Reports
To: Chief Finance Officer
Job
Purpose: To implement an accounting and internal
control system related to Financial Accounting and Coordinate expenditure and
Statutory financial reporting activities.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a
State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.
Scope
of work / duties / responsibilities
§ Prepare monthly, quarterly, half-year and annual financial
statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards and
Kenyan Laws;
§ Work with the external auditors to finalize annual financial
statements;
§ Review, develop and implement a chart of Accounts to match
organization activities/structure.
§ Ensure valuation of KCAA fixed assets when desirable
§ Ensure continuous tagging of KCAA Assets and updates fixed
asset register accordingly;
§ Supervise the preparation of month end, and year end closing
journal entries and maintain the operational integrity of the accounting
information system;
§ Maintain accounting and internal control procedures for
payroll and supervise payroll operations including the preparation of
withholding PAYE tax returns, disbursement of taxes and other monies withheld
from employees pay to third party creditors and central government;
§ Supervise the accounts payable and purchasing process, by
approving purchase orders, certifying availability of funds and managing cash
flow to ensure adequate cash for disbursements;
§ Work with the Chief Finance Officer & the Management
Accountant to drive the budgeting process, monitor spending to keep within the
Authority and departmental budgets;
§ Provide lead in the automation of KCAA Financial Processes
and develop appropriate chart of accounts;
§ Carry out any other official duties within their competence
assigned by Chief Finance Officer
Qualifications
§ A first degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or
Business Administration.
§ A CPA (K) /ACCA
§ MBA will be a distinct advantage
Experience
§ At least 5 years 3 of which should be in senior financial
Reporting responsibilities.
Knowledge
and skills
§ High integrity,
§ Independent and computer literate,
§ Honest and excellent interpersonal skills,
§ Demonstrated high level of maturity and good leadership
skills,
§ Analytical, assertive, good communication skills and good
negotiating skills.
Interested candidates are requested to send:
Application letter quoting Job Reference No. on both envelope and application
letter, copies of certificates, testimonials and detailed CV indicating current
salary and expected salary (except for graduate trainees), day time telephone
and full contact details of three professional referees to the address below to
be received not later than 22nd September 2011.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Director General
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
KAA Complex Building – JKIA
P.O Box 30163 – 00100
Nairobi
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