Accountant
Pwani University, a Premier
University at the Coast situated in the beautiful scenic tourist resort town of
Kilifi is an equal opportunity employer. The University’s Mission is to
generate, disseminate and apply knowledge while sustaining excellence in
teaching, learning and research by molding students to international standards
and encouraging and supporting members of staff to undertake research.
Qualifications
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This is a middle-level position in
the university and appointment is either on permanent and pensionable terms or
on a two (2) year renewable performance-based contract depending on age,
citizenship and any other reason.
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Applicants must have a Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce or its equivalent from a recognized university.
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Have CPA (K) or its equivalent
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Have knowledge of ERP (Enterprises
Resource Planning)
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Be registered with the relevant
professional body (e.g. ICPAK)
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The applicants must have a minimum of
three (3) years relevant experience in a large or busy organization, at the
level of an Accountant (Grade F) or its equivalent with proven integrity,
honesty and compliance to deadlines.
Responsibilities
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Participate in preparation of
institutional budgets e.g. for divisions, departments, sections and units to
ensure proper allocation and utilization of resources
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Prepare weekly management reports
such as cash flows, budget variance reports to inform management of the finance
performance of the institution and make decision on what remedies are supposed
to be implemented.
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Develop quarterly work plan for
Assistant Accountants, Accounts Assistants; allocate and supervise their
working to ensure smooth running of the sections and units.
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Participate in monthly divisional
meetings to review work done and assist in annual development and review of
financial policies and procedure to ensure relevance.
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Prepare monthly management accounts
to assist the institution on planning and general making of financial
decisions.
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Prepare process and review payment of
vouchers to ensure timely disbursement of funds and setting of institutional
financial liabilities.
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Participate in the preparation of
annual financial statement and schedules for the institution to ensure that it
meets all the statutory requirements.
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Participate in the preparation of
departmental budget and compiling the budgets of the institution from various
departments to ensure adequate and allocation of resources for all the
departments.
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Review the institutions bank
reconciliations to ensure accuracy in the bank transactions.
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Review and reconcile institutional
debtors and credit accounts to ensure the balances are correct for proper
financial accountability.
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Prepare and update timely, monthly
payroll for university staff by making necessary adjustments and
posting of pay slips in the staff portal.
posting of pay slips in the staff portal.
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Prepare and provide payroll reports
to the relevant sections to ensure timely remittance to the relevant
beneficiaries.
beneficiaries.
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Review all income receipts from the
cashiers and ensure accurate banking of all the cash received as
well required by the university financial policy.
well required by the university financial policy.
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Maintain and reconcile university
assets register to ensure safe custody of all the institutional policy.
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Maintain research project funds to
ensure adherence to the donors and the institution requirements
and provide periodic reports.
and provide periodic reports.
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Prepare and timely filling of Value
Added Tax, National Social and Security Fund, Higher Education
and Loans Board and as provided by the relevant statues to ensure compliance.
and Loans Board and as provided by the relevant statues to ensure compliance.
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Bill all the university debtors
timely by posting all required fees and charges to students account and
invoicing all other institutions debtors to ensure optimum recognition of revenue.
invoicing all other institutions debtors to ensure optimum recognition of revenue.
Skills
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The candidate must have:
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Computer literacy
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Team building and team work.
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Interpersonal skills.
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Good communication skills.
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Managerial skills
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Leadership skills
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Organizational skills
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Analytical ability
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In addition, the applicants should
show:
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Active involvement in
International/Continental/Regional /National/ Local/Community activities
How to Apply
Benefits for the above position
include a competitive basic salary, house allowance, medical cover for staff
and
dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances.
dependants, life Insurance, opportunities for further development and training and other regular allowances.
Interested applicants should send
four (4) copies of their application for the position. Applications and
recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to
recommendations letters from referees should be addressed to
The Vice Chancellor
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Pwani University
P. O Box 195-80108, Kilifi
Applications should include an up to
date CV, giving details of applicants age, marital status, academic and
professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, email
address, telephone, names and contacts of three referees who are knowledgeable
about the competence of the applicant, copies of relevant certificates and
testimonials.
Pwani University is an equal
opportunity employer, female candidates and persons living with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for submitting
applications is Tuesday 30th May 2017. Applications received later than this
date will not be considered
Please Note: Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.date will not be considered
