JOB GRADE 4, (1POST), REF:
KICC/PA/2019
The Principal Accountant reports to Finance and Accounting
Manager
Responsibilities
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Monitoring and evaluating the laid
down systems and make recommendations for improving the financial systems
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Tracking the utilization of capital
and operational expenditure against the approved budget and report on the same
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Confirming the accuracy and
completeness of accounts receivables (invoicing, receipting, banking and
reconciliations) and reporting on the same as appropriate
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Identifying and report to the
manager, finance of any identified incidences of non- compliance with laid down
financial systems and financial risks facing the corporation
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Liaising with other departments so as
to ensure that financial and related regulations are complied with and where
applicable give
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procedural guidance including dealing
with any staff enquiries on any payment related enquiries
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Reviewing the payroll and effect
accurate salary payments
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Preparation and reconciliation of
credit reports
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Ensuring provision of accurate timely
reliable financial information
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Organizing and coordinating responses
to audit queries
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Compliance with the laid down
corporation’s policies and procedures
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
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Served in the grade of senior
accountant or in a comparable for a minimum period of six (6) years and three
(3) years of which should have served in a senior position
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Bachelor degree in commerce
(accounting or finance option) or its equivalent
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Master’s degree in any of the
following:- commerce, accounting, business administration, finance or the
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
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Membership to the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) as a CPA (K) in good standing
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Effective communication and
interpersonal skills
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Proficiency in the usage of
recognized computer accounting software and common office applications
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Fulfilled the requirements of chapter
six of the constitution.
How to Apply
Applicants must comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution
and avail clearance certificates from:
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Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(certificate of good conduct)
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – Tax
Compliance
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit
their applications which should include:
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One-page statement on how you meet
the requirements for the post.
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Curriculum Vitae
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Indication of current salary.
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Professional certificates and
testimonials.
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Three Professional referees
Terms of Offer
The successful candidate’s appointment will be as
follows:-
·
Job Grade KICC 3 shall be appointed
on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.
·
Job Grade KICC 4, Job Grade KICC 5,
Job Grade KICC 6 and Job Grade KICC 7 shall be appointed on permanent and
pensionable terms
Applications should be sent under confidential cover and
with the envelope clearly marked as per your application Ref. “Ref. KICC/
…… /2019” not later than 12th August, 2019 at 5:00pm to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta International Convention Centre,
P. O. Box 30746-00100,
NAIROBI.
Kenyatta International Convention Centre,
P. O. Box 30746-00100,
NAIROBI.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Persons
with special needs that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply
