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.
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.
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