HR/4/A/2018/30
KP/6
KP/6
Ksh.104,080-
146,814 p.m.
Summary
To
Ensure the effective financial and accounting affairs of the Institute as set
out in various regulatory laws; maintenance of proper books of accounts; keep
custody of accountable documents; Preparing periodic management and annual
financial accounting reports; undertake cash and bank management activities;
project finances management; the account for special funds set up under various
statutes; manage accounting information,
Responsibilities
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Preparing proper books of accounts
and records;
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Preparing periodic accounting reports;
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Maintaining accurate accounting
records of project activities;
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Supporting in preparing annual budget
estimates for the Institute;
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Participating in coordination of
internal and external audits;
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Supervising management of petty Cash;
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Ensuring maintenance of accurate
accounting general ledgers;
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Processing payment requisitions and
process payroll payments;
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Ensuring accurate posting of
accounting transactions in the accounting system;
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Processing requests for bank
transfers;
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Ensuring receipt of incoming funds;
·
Verify Preparation of payments to
statutory accounts such as PAYE, NHIF, NSSF and HELB;
·
Assist in the development and
implementation of financial controls and procedures;
·
Participating in preparation of
financial statements;
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Preparing monthly bank reconciliation
reports and Ensuring accurate cashbook postings;
·
Participating in preparing investment
records and documents;
·
Implementing the financial controls
Established by the Institute;
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Keeping custody of assigned
accountable documents;
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Preparing periodic accounting and
financial reports;
·
Undertaking cash and bank management
activities;
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Implementing project and donor
finances management activities;
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Examining and verifying vouchers;
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Balancing of cash book and advances
ledgers; and
·
Receiving and processing invoices and
claims and ensuring completeness
Qualifications
For
appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
·
Master’s degree in accounting or
related field or CPA (K)
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Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or
related field.
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Active ICPAK membership
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Knowledge of computerized accounting
packages
Attributes
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Proven ability to identify and
critically assess issues and trends sound knowledge and experience in the
application of advanced research methodologies
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Demonstrated ability to make timely,
fundamentally sound and quality decisions
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Pertinent to research priorities, and
identified research outcomes that impact on Kenyan people
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Confident in networking and engaging
with key institutions and relevant stakeholders to minimize research gaps
·
Communications skills
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Networking skills
How to Apply
All
applications to be addressed to:
The Executive Director,
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and
Analysis,
Upper Hill, Bishop Gardens Towers, 2nd Floor Bishop Road,
P.O. Box 56445, Nairobi, 00200 City Square,
Tel: 2719933/4, Fax 2719951
Nairobi, Kenya.
All
Email applications to be sent to: careers@kippra.or.ke
Applications
should reach the Institute, not later than close of business on Monday 13TH May 2019 at 17:00 hrs
Late
applications will not be accepted, and ONLY shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.