Accountant Job in Kenya

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a State Corporation established in 1986 with obligation to undertake forest research, generate and promote improved technologies for sustainable management, conservation and development of forest and allied natural resources.

The Institute wishes to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and self driven person to fill the vacant position below:

Accountant II 

JG: RF9

2 Posts
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
  • Perform general accounting duties: collect revenue, process payments, monitor revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly and quarterly financial reports;
  • Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts;
  • Provide safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records;
  • Carry out regular stock takes and report accordingly; 
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliation; 
  • Posting of cash books; 
  • Control of vote book (expenditure control); 
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of debtor’s ledger.
Requirements for Appointment
  • At least three (3) years in the grade of Accountant III or in a comparable position;
  • Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting Option/Finance) or its equivalent;
  • Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution. Knowledge of Accpacc accounting system will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
 
Interested persons should send their applications and attach their Curriculum Vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position as well as copies of relevant professional/academic certificates and national identification card.

They should also include their day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address and names and addresses of three referees and reach the Director KEFRI on or before Wednesday 17th June 2015.

Envelopes containing the documents should be clearly marked and addressed to:-

The Director, 
Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
 P.O Box 20412-00200, City Square, 
Nairobi

Applicants should include the position applied for on the envelope.
 
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
 
KEFRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

KEFRI IS ISO 14001:2004 Certified