Chief Accountant Job in Kenya

Chief Accountant

KNP/JOB ADVERT/003/023-KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC

Main Duties

  • Coordinates the preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the institution
  • Coordinate the administration of statutory accounts to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations, in order to reduce risks from noncompliance
  • Maintain accounts records for accountability purposes
  • Coordinate preparation of timely and proper bank reconciliation statements to show the correct liquidity of the institution
  • Monitor and control the institution’s expenditure as per the allocated budget for accountability purpose and to ensure that there is no misuse of funds.
  • Generate monthly financial statements/reports/accounts for the management to make informed financial decisions
  • Coordinates management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements to present the fair view of financial status/position of the institution
  • Interpret financial policies and regulations to enhance sound accounting decisions and compliance to the statutory requirements/regulations
  • To monitor departmental budgets to ensure proper utilization
  • Ensure daily reports are done by staff members and records of the same is well maintained.
  • Imprest management
  • Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications

The applicants must have

  • A Bachelor Degree in Financial Accounting or related field from a recognized institution
  • CPA K and ICPAK membership
  • 10 years’ experience in Accounting
  • Conversant with IPSAS reporting standards

How to Apply


Interested and qualified applicants are requested to submit their handwritten applications, curriculum vitae, and copies of certificates, ID and other testimonials to the undersigned on or before 7th June, 2023 at 5pm.
Compliance to Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya, all applicants should provide;

  • Valid certificate of good conduct
  • Tax compliance certificate
  • HELB clearance
  • CRB Clearance certificate

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Principal/Secretary,
Governing Council,
Kisii National Polytechnic,
P.O Box 222-40200,
KISII