Job Title: Accountant
Hiring Organization: Open University
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Education
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/06/2024
Duties
And Responsibilities
The
duties and responsibilities shall include but are not limited to:
Verification
of payment vouchers in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations.
Heading a
section.
Preparing
Final Accounts
Approval
of payments.
Approving
payment data before inputting into the system to confirm validity and accuracy.
Supervision of staff day.
Conducting
staff appraisal for the subordinates for performance evaluation and
identification of training needs for capacity building.
Dealing
with external auditors on all queries pertaining to final statements.
Ensuring
quality accounting reporting framework to ensure proper preparation of
financial statements and annual reports.
Knowledge
of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement
and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing
management and financial reporting.
Requirements
For Appointment
For
appointment to this grade, one MUST have:
A
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as
Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and;
CPA K
plus 6 years’ relevant experience 3 years MUST be at Accountant II Grade 11
A
Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
Shown
unquestionable integrity.
Certificate
in proficiency of application of ERP systems in processing transactions.
Knowledge
of Public Finance Management Act, 2012 (regulations 2015), Public Procurement
and Asset Disposal Act, 2015, local taxation laws and all other laws governing
management and financial reporting.