National Biosafety Authority Senior Finance Officer / Accountant Job in Kenya

The National Biosafety Authority (NBA) was established in pursuant to the provisions of the Biosafety Act No. 2 of 2009 and came into operation on 12th February 2009.

The overall mandate of the NBA is to exercise the general supervision and control over the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) with a view to ensuring safety of human and animal health as well as the provision of an adequate level of protection of the environment.

NBA is the competent authority of the Government of the Republic of Kenya mandated to regulate all activities involving GMOs in food, feed, research, industry, trade and environmental release.

NBA seeks to recruit dynamic, innovative and experienced Kenyan citizens to fill the following position:-

Senior Finance Officer / AccountantRef: NBA/SFO/08/2014

Duties and Responsibilities

The Officer in this position will report to Principal Finance Officer/Accountant.
To confirm budgets for recurrent and development votes.Preparing quarterly expenditure forecasts.Collating financial estimates.Preparing periodic and annual financial reports.Ensuring preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual trial balances.Preparing annual accounts for audit purposes.Compiling information on Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).Supervising of bank reconciliations, cash flow statements and monthly expenditure reports.Ensuring reconciliation of the Authority’s creditors and facilitating their payment.Ensuring maintenance of the Authority’s asset Register and other Capital Expenditures.For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance), Business Administration (Accounting or Finance), Business Management (Accounting or Finance) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.Served in the grade of a comparable and relevant position in a public or private sector organization for at least three (3) years.Passed part III of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its approved equivalent qualification.How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons who meet the above criteria should send their applications enclosing a detailed CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and three referees to reach the undersigned by 5 p.m. on 29th May 2014.

Ensure to quote the reference number for the position applied both in the letter and on the envelope. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application can be sent through our email, postal address or hand delivered:

The Chief Executive Officer
National Biosafety Authority
Commission for University Education Building
Redhill Road, off Limuru Road (Route 108)
P.O. Box 28251 – 00100
Nairobi

Email: hrm@biosafetykenya.go.ke
Website: www.biosafetykenya.go.ke