Reporting administratively to the center director and functionally to the Finance Manger, the Accountant I will be required to deal with diverse operations in the project.
Duties and responsibilities
The duties and
responsibilities of the accountant will to:
- Assist
the center director with the overall project accounting from start to the
finish of the project and, and taking ownership of the systems required
for this.
- Process
accurately and promptly all accounting transactions in the project
implementation unit including payroll, operating expenses, travel,
consultant payments, vender payments, and other office running expenses.
- Maintain
reconciled accounts at any given point in the project implementation
process including reconciliation of the general ledger and other office
running expenses.
- Keep
relevant documents and invoices systematically to fully support the
accounts.
- Perform
monthly bank account reconciliation and review cash flow and replenishment
needs of the Project Implementation Unit.
- Effect
timely payments and resolve accounting related issues of the project
- Produce
monthly cost report of the project
- Offer
professional judgement on financial matters and advise on the ways of
improving business performance.
- Maintain
the financial management system and prepare financial statements in
accordance with the provision of section 4.09 of the general conditions
set out in the PFA
- Assist
in preparing and furnishing to the NSC, the Association and the IUCEA not
latter than 30 days after the end of each calendar six months’ period,
interim audited financial reports for the project covering six months in
form and substance satisfactory to the Association.
- Assist
in the project audit.
- Perform
any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Principal.
Requirements for appointment
- Bachelor
of Commerce (Accounting or Finance) and CPA II; OR CPA (K).
- Certificate
in Computer Applications
- Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- At
least 3 years’ experience in a similar environment.
- Compliance
with CHAPTER SIX of the Constitution.
In addition to the
above, the candidate MUST possess the following qualities:
- Ability
to get on well with diverse workforce
- Good
communication skills
- Ability
to take instructions
- Good
organizational and supervisory skills
- Records
Management and Analytical skills
- Good
care for resources
How To Apply
Each application shall
be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and
Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials,
and other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants should
submit five (5) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be
marked “Application for the position”.
Applications must be
submitted on or before: 4TH JUNE, 2021. Latest by 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)
Applications should be
addressed to
THE CHIEF PRINCIPAL,
THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC,
P.O.BOX 143 – 40100 KISUMU.
Email info@kisumupoly.ac.ke.
NOTE: The INSITUTION is
an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply.