Senior Revenue Accountant – JKIA Job in Kenya

The Authority is seeking to recruit qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:
Senior Revenue Accountant – JKIA
Ref: No. FD/06/11
Department / Section: Finance
Reports To: Chief Revenue Accountant

Job Purpose: Design & Implement an effective accounting and internal control system for revenue generation and collection at JKIA, supervise revenue activities and maintain a proper and complete records at the station
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport.
Our Mission is “to develop, regulate, and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya” with a Vision “to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation”.
Scope of work / duties / responsibilities
§  Guide the formulation and implement an effective accounting and internal control system for ANS revenue activities at the station.
§  Review revenue accounting procedures periodically to gauge their effectiveness, recommend changes as necessary and carry out periodic inspections to obtain an assurance of compliance with approved revenue policies and procedures
§  Administer the Billing Management System at the stations
§  Review transaction records to obtain an assurance of completeness and accuracy of data as captured.
§  Maintain control accounts for ANS revenue streams and reconcile them to ledger records and investigate any discrepancies arising out of these reconciliation and take action as appropriate.
§  Coordinate invoicing activities for ANS revenue in all stations to ensure that invoices are accurate, complete and that they are prepared on a timely basis
§  Supervise the receipt of money from customers and maintains security procedures to ensure that all money collected is banked intact by KRA/KCAA cash office personnel.
§  Respond to audits, customers and management queries on matters relating to ANS revenue generally at the stations.
§  Supervise the activities of subordinates in all ANS stations, plan and implement staff training plans and address skills development and motivation issues relating to subordinates
§  Prepare and submit a consolidated ANS revenue report to the Senior Revenue Accountant at the end of each month.
§  Prepare revenue and expenditure monthly reports that may be required for Management information.
§  Carry out any other duties within their competence as may be assigned by Chief Accountant Revenue
Qualifications
§  A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option) or in a relevant area like Economics or Business Administration.
§  A CPA (K) or ACCA or equivalent.
§  An MBA will be an added advantage.
Experience
§  3 years experience in busy financial and accounting environment with reporting and supervisory responsibilities
Knowledge and skills
§  Knowledge of other areas in finance, such as, ledger accounting
§  Knowledge of the ANS operations, procedures and customers, including rates, charges and tariffs for various services offered
§  Practical knowledge of billing management systems
§  Computer literate, proficient in MS Excel
§  Detailed, accurate and working to strict reporting deadlines
§  Communication and interpersonal skills required to liaise with internal and external customers
§  Strong analytical, negotiation and computer application skills and proficiency in the use of the BMS software and Ms Excel.
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.

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