Financial Accountant
The Agricultural Sector Coordination Unit (ASCU) is an
inter-ministerial Secretariat to the Agricultural and Rural Development Sector
Ministries.
It spearheads, coordinates and facilitates the implementation of
the Agricultural Sector strategies.
Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the ASCU Coordinator, the Financial Accountant will
be responsible for the financial accounting of ASCU.
He will be responsible for processing payments and accounting
entries, assist in budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting.
- Upholding
appropriate financial systems and internal controls and procedures on all
financial operations
- Process
payments in accordance with Government and Development Partners’
regulations.
- Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual financial accounts and reports
- Preparing
for audits, planning and implementing and responding to audit findings and
recommendations
- Maintain
an effective and efficient record keeping system for financial records and
information.
- Maintain
an effective imprest system and follow up in line with the financial
manual.
- Assist
in preparation of budgets, management reporting and liaison with
Ministries in respect of MTEF activities.
8. Any other duties that may be assigned by the ASCU
Coordinator.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- At
least a minimum CPA (part II) qualification and preferable with a relevant
university degree.
- Minimum
5 years experience in similar position preferable in a multi-donor
programme environment.
Desired Skills and Attributes
- Sharp
analytical mind, with good attention to detail.
- Knowledge
of GOK accounting systems and procedures
- Ability
to multi-task effectively.
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision and under pressure
- Demonstrate
professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing, guiding,
and managing work.
- Ability
to deliver quality results and meet deadlines
- High
degree of honesty and integrity.
- Self
motivated, team player, flexible and adaptable
- Good
organizational and communication skills.
Application
Interested candidates should send their applications, including
detailed CV, academic certificates and daytime telephone number, by hand,
courier or post so as to reach the undersigned by close of business on 31st May
2012.
Applications can also be sent by Email to: info@ascu.go.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The ASCU Coordinator,
Upper Floor, Kilimo House
Cathedral Road
P.O. Box 300028-00100
Nairobi
Upper Floor, Kilimo House
Cathedral Road
P.O. Box 300028-00100
Nairobi