Our client, Kenya
Ports Authority (KPA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport and
Infrastructure established by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to
maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled sea ports situated along
Kenya’s coast line.
In line with its
growth and expansion strategy, KPA is seeking highly organized, analytical and
self-driven individuals to fill the following key positions in its
establishment:
Scheme Accountant
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Reporting to the Head of Pension Services, the incumbent will be responsible for managing the scheme accounts and preparing financial statements/reports to the Scheme Trustees.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring
quarterly management accounts and reports are prepared;
- Ensuring
budgets, forecasts and other financial plans are prepared;
- Monitoring
financial narrative of actual deviations from planned budgets;
- Ensuring
accurate tax and RBA returns are submitted on time;
- Planning
the capital expenditure functions for the Scheme;
- Ensuring
annual accounts are prepared according to International Financial
Reporting Standard (IFRS), International Accounting Standard (lAS) and RBA
rules;
- Coordinating
external audits;
- Ensuring
sound internal audit controls are established and implemented;
- Ensuring
asset registers are maintained for all properties;
- Ensuring
day-to-day overviews of investments in consultation with real Estate
Agents and other experts are efficiently done;
- Ensuring
that the Pension Scheme Properties are properly managed; and
- Ensuring
that the Investment Managers invest according to their Mandate consistent
with Investment Policy Guidelines.
Skills & Attributes:
- Bachelor
of Commerce in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field;
- Masters
in a relevant field will be an added advantage;
- Certified
Public Accountant CPA (K) or its equivalent from a recognized professional
body;
- Member
of good standing with the Institute of Chartered of Certified Public
Accountant (ICPAK) or any other internationally recognized accounting body;
and
- Minimum
of five (5) years’ experience in a similar role in a reputable
organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates for the above positions should have excellent ICT and communication skills with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
Interested candidates for the above positions should have excellent ICT and communication skills with the ability to achieve results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and deadlines.
KPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and female candidates and People Living With Disabilities (PLWD) are encouraged to apply.
If you believe your qualifications and career objectives match any of these exciting roles, please submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position, current remuneration level, email, telephone contacts and quoting the relevant reference number for the position applied for to reach us on or before 24 October 2014 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Muthangari
P.O. Box 40092 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: esd@deloitte.co.ke
