Accountant-(Grade NLC 7) – Two (2) Posts
Terms of Appointment
The appointment will be on a Permanent and Pensionable terms.
Personal Emolument for the position of Accountant
Basic Salary Scale : Kshs Min 40,000 – Max 70,000 Per month
House Allowance : Kshs. 16,500 Per month
Commuter Allowance : Kshs. 10,000 Per month
Leave Allowance : Kshs. 15,000 Per annum
Medical Cover : As provided by the Commission
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for preparation/initiation of
payments at the Commission.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Account for special funds including donor, programs
and projects funds.
- Carry out bank reconciliations of Commission bank
accounts to ensure proper management and effectiveness of accounting
systems.
- Facilitate Exchequer requisition on a timely basis.
- Prepare and verify vouchers in accordance with the
laid down rules and regulations.
- Capture data, maintaining primary records such as
cashbooks ledgers, vote books, registers and preparing simple management
reports.
- Keep safe custody of the Commission’s financial
records and assets.
- Input payment and receipt vouchers in the IFMIS module
and payment vouchers, to ensure tracking of reimbursement process, for
accountability purposes in the Directorate.
- Reconciliation of assigned sub-ledger accounts to
the General Ledger.
- Supporting the internal and external audit function
during audit process.
- Prepare accounting documents and reviewing of
request for funds are in line with procedures.
- Compute and issue withholding tax certificates on
both suppliers and staff.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and
Attributes / Skills):
Academic Qualifications;
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Economics
or Business Management, Administration or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to
professional bodies; Part II of the Certified Public Accountant Kenya (CPAK II)
Previous relevant work experience required.
Must have served in a similar position in the private or public
sector for at least three (3) years.
Applicants must possess level of knowledge
and skills in the following areas;
- Computing skills.
- Communication skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Analytical skills.
How to Apply
- Job applicants should attach all requisite academic
and professional certificates to the application form which is to be downloaded
from the Commission website.
- Details of academic and professional certificates
not obtained by closure of the advert will not be accepted.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce
originals of their National Identity card, academic & professional
certificates, transcripts and testimonials during interviews. Please note
that it’s a criminal offence to present unauthentic certificates.
If you possess or meet the above
qualifications, please send;
Your application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae
including names of three referees and their full contacts (Name, Post Office
Box number, email address, and day time telephone/mobile phone contacts)
Visit our website www.landcommission.go.ke for
instructions on how to apply and to download employment application form.
Applicants MUST apply both online and submit hard copies of their application.
In case you do not hear from us, please consider yourself
unsuccessful.
Please note that canvassing for this position will lead to
automatic disqualification.
Note:
Upon granting an offer of employment, a successful candidate MUST
present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of
Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;
- A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA).
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI).
- A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB).
- A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
- A valid Clearance form from the Ethics and
Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Applications should reach the office of the Secretary/CEO,
National Land Commission by 11th October, 2022 on/or
before 5.00pm.
The National Land Commission is an equal opportunity
employer. Women, people from marginalized areas and Persons living with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All hardcopy application should be submitted to:
The Secretary/CEO
National Land Commission
2nd Ngong Road Avenue,
316 UpperHill Chambers Building,
19th Floor, P.O Box
44417-00100,
NAIROBI.