KNEC Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya
Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Receiving, reviewing and forwarding monthly and quarterly reports by the set timelines;
Ensuring that financial statements are produced on time as per all the relevant legislation and financial regulations;
Reviewing responses to audit queries and ensuring timely response to the queries raised;
Implementing ISO procedures and work instructions;
Preparing all foreign payments as per existing contracts or invoices submitted; obtaining the best foreign exchange spot rates;
Verifying payment vouchers;
Verifying imprest accounted for and follow-up of outstanding imprests;
Ensuring timely and accurate payments of claims;
Keeping abreast with tax legislation and advise management;
Ensuring timely processing of fuel requests for running national examinations;
Requisition bank for blank cheque books, record in register issue the same; custodian of all blank cheques;
Preparing revised estimates and draft annual budget; ensure budget compliance; receive, review and forward monthly and quarterly reports by the set timelines;
Regularly reviewing internal control procedures and ensuring that the existing internal control procedures are adhered to;
Maintaining project accounts as per donors’ requirements and PFMA Act;
Implementing ISO procedures and work instructions;
Implementing the revenue collection system and making proposals for its continuous improvement;
Advising management on the valuation and revaluation of fixed assets.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
At least eight (8) years cumulative relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have served at the supervisory level;
Masters Degree in any of the following: Economics, Commerce (Finance Option) Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Accounts; or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Accounts Commerce (Finance Option), Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Certified Public Accountant CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA);
Registered member with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
Demonstrated merit in work performance;
Proficiency in computer application;
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution for successful applicants.
Key Competencies, skills and attitudes
Integrity;
Analytical skills;
Communication and reporting skills;
Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
Interpersonal and negotiation skills;
Team player.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; KNEC Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya
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