ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT I, JOB GRADE – EACC “9” (2 POSTS), REF: EACC/F&P/AAI/9
Job Profile
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Finance and Accounts, the job holder is responsible for the facilitation of transactions and to balance the cash book, to capture data in the IFMIS System and maintenance of imprest register and to ensure that expenditures are captured, recorded for in line with the laid down rules and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining
petty cash to ensure proper utilisation of funds;
- Verifying
and examining vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
- Assisting
in primary data entry and routine accounting work;
- Ensuring
proper maintenance of efficient filing systems;
- Safekeeping
of invoices, miscellaneous receipts, imprest warrant books, cash books and
other accountable documents;
- Processing
and payment of imprest warrants, expenditure claims and processing of
imprest surrender;
- Carrying
out bank reconciliation;
- Assisting
in generating procurement plans and budgets;
- Posting
and daily balancing of the cash book;
- Assisting
in maintenance of fixed asset register;
- Ensuring
availability of cash float in the office;
- Carrying
out banking transactions;
- Receipting
Qualifications
For appointment as an Accounts Assistant I, a person must possess
the following qualifications:
- Minimum
relevant working experience of seven (7) years;
- Certified
Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K);
- Must
be a member of ICPAK;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C or
its equivalent from a recognised institution;
- Hands-on
experience in Accounting Software (ERP). Experience in using IFMIS will be
an added advantage;
- Knowledge
of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
- Demonstrated
integrity and professional
competence as reflected in
work performance and results
How to Apply
Important Notice:
In addition to the
qualifications set above applicants must further obtain clearances from the
following:
- Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Directorate
of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
- Registration
and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies
Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete
EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/
professional certificates (certified by the issuing
institution), clearances and testimonials.
All applications must be
made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates
will be invited for interview.
To be considered
applications should be received not later than Thursday, 9th September, 2021 at
5.00 pm.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.