The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent
commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya. Its core
mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised
nationally between the National and the County Governments; and sharing of
revenue among the County Governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
AccountantThe Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
The successful candidate for the position will report to the Director Corporate Services and will assist in the administration of the financial systems, planning of financial services, monitoring expenditures and enforcing compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain
and update the books of accounts and the fixed asset register of the
Commission;
- Prepare
Financial and annual reports;
- Prepare
the annual budget, oversee budgetary control and variance analysis;
- Manage
creditors and other payments;
- Maintain
payroll and remittance of statutory deductions;
- Prepare
monthly trial balances, financial statements and other reports;
- Examine
payment vouchers, petty cash vouchers, imprests and requisitions;
- Guide
and supervise the Accounts Assistant.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A
bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the
financial field;
- Possession
of at least CPA(K)/ACCA;
- At
least one accounting package qualification;
- A
minimum 5 years experience in an accounting environment;
- Experience
in Public Sector Accounting an advantage.
Accounts Assistant
The job holder’s main purpose will be to operate and maintain the accounting system and will report to the Accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
The job holder’s main purpose will be to operate and maintain the accounting system and will report to the Accountant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Updating
the General Ledger i.e., journal entries, payment vouchers, receipt
vouchers, purchase day book;
- Processing
of payment vouchers both for petty cash payments and cheque book payments;
- Safe
custody of accounting records;
- Carry
out reconciliations e.g. bank, fixed deposit etc.
- Maintenance
of debtors and creditors ledgers;
- Maintenance
of advances/imprest records;
- Perform
any other duties assigned by the Accountant or the Head of Department.
- Maintain
the Petty Cash float.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A
bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the
financial field;
- At
least CPA (II) or equivalent;
- 2
years experience in an accounting environment;
- Possess
an aptitude for numbers.
ICT Assistant
Holder of the position will provide specialized ICT support and assist in the operation and maintenance of the Commission’s ICT infrastructure.
The position reports to the Director ICT.
Key Responsibilities:
Holder of the position will provide specialized ICT support and assist in the operation and maintenance of the Commission’s ICT infrastructure.
The position reports to the Director ICT.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide
daily system administration within the Commission;
- Support
and advise on downtime procedures and business continuity to ensure that
they are adopted successfully in their allocated local work area;
- Ensure
all system and process issues and incidents are logged and tracked;
- To
work with managers and vendors to build the capacity of end users.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A
bachelor’s degree in ICT related field;
- Certificate
in network administration;
- Certificates
in hardware and software maintenance;
Procurement Officer
Holder of the position will be responsible for the supply chain of the Commission, inclusive of movement, storage and issue of supply and services from origination to consumption.
The incumbent will also ensure that procurement is done in accordance with Public Procurement & Disposal Act (2005), rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Holder of the position will be responsible for the supply chain of the Commission, inclusive of movement, storage and issue of supply and services from origination to consumption.
The incumbent will also ensure that procurement is done in accordance with Public Procurement & Disposal Act (2005), rules and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise
on and implement adherence to and compliance with requirements of the Act
and Regulations;
- Pre-qualify
suppliers;
- Monitor
and report on procurement status;
- Develop
and maintain supplier’s master data;
- Develop
and implement procurement plans;
- Manage
all procurement activities;
- Oversee
the inspection and acceptance of supplies;
- Ensure
proper recording and custody of all procurement documents;
- Provide
advisory services to Managers and project teams on procurement and
logistics matters;
- Coordinate
manual procurement records and filing;
- Assist
in the development of a computerized procurement system.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
- Bachelors
degree in Social Sciences or its equivalent preferably with a bias in
Supplies Management or Procurement. Masters qualification is an added
advantage;
- Diploma
in Purchasing and Supplies Management from a recognized institution;
- Must
be well conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal procedures in
line with the Public Procurement & Disposal Act as well as
international procurement guidelines and procedures;
- At
least five years experience in a busy organization, preferably within the
public service;
Administration Officer
Holder of the position reports to the Chairman to provide administrative support with the aim of making the best use of the Chairman’s time.
Key Responsibilities:
Holder of the position reports to the Chairman to provide administrative support with the aim of making the best use of the Chairman’s time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate
and schedule the daily agenda and to-do program for the Chairman, as well
as prepare weekly and monthly calendar of appointments;
- Take
notes and minutes at all meetings and forums for the Chairman;
- Draft
presentations to be made by the Chairman;
- Organize
protocol and public relation arrangements for the Chairman and other
Commissioners;
- Prepare
media briefs for the Chairman in consultation with the Director
Communication;
- Collect,
track, assemble and submit the Chairman’s corporate activity reports;
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
- Masters
Degree and Bachelors Degree preferably with a bias towards economics or
finance;
- At
least 5 (five) years’ experience at management level;
- Over
35 years of age;
- Computer
literate.
Internal Auditor
Holder of the position report to the Commission Secretary and Audit Committee of the Commission; and will assist by independently ensuring the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which the Commission’s financial, physical and intellectual resources are procured, deployed and managed.
Key Responsibilities:
Holder of the position report to the Commission Secretary and Audit Committee of the Commission; and will assist by independently ensuring the effectiveness of policies, procedures and standards by which the Commission’s financial, physical and intellectual resources are procured, deployed and managed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry
out internal audits in accordance with generally accepted government
auditing standards;
- Evaluate
internal controls, report findings and recommend improvements;
- Examine
financial data and statements;
- Review
management systems and programs and recommend improvements;
- Develop
business continuity; evaluate risk exposure and prepare disaster recovery
policies;
- Ensure
the Commission utilizes its resources according to the financial guidelines;
- Liaise
with the Commission’s external auditors.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
- A
bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, economics or any other in the
financial field;
- Possession
of at least CPA (K)/ACCA;
- At
least CIA part1 or equivalent certificate;
- Possession
of CISA certificate will be an added advantage;
- A
minimum 5 years experience in an accounting environment;
General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
- He/she
must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
and be a team player;
- Strong
managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading
teams;
- Demonstrated
high ethical standards;
- Competent
and organized;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent
knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;
- Ability
to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by latest Friday, March 16, 2012 as follows:
Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.
The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by latest Friday, March 16, 2012 as follows:
Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.