Accountants Job Vacancies

The Kenya School of Government (KSG)

was established under the Kenya School of Government Act (No. 9 of 2012). 

The School is the successor of the

former Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA), Kenya Development and Learning

Centre (KDLC) and the Government Training Institutes (GTIs). 

The mandate of the School is to

provide learning and development programs that enhance skills and competencies

in the public service; conduct research; and offer consultancy services to

inform public policy. 

The School seeks to recruit highly

qualified and competent Kenya citizens to fill the following vacant position:

Ref: PA/04/2015

Reporting to the Campus Director, the Principal Accountant will assist in

budgeting, prudent utilization of resources, and financial reporting.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

The appointee will coordinate and supervise:

• preparation of financial statements and
  
  schedules


• completion of monthly close procedures


• daily analysis and recording of revenues and
  
  expenses


• monthly reconciliation of bank and other
  
  accounts


• periodic analysis of financial performance


• submission of financial and tax reports for
  
  audit


• preparation of tax returns and other reporting
  
  requirements



• monitoring and documentation of internal
  
  controls


• other tasks assigned by the Director

Requirements for Appointment
 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance


• CPA (K) qualification


• Five years of experience in a busy accounting
  
  or finance function


• ICPAK membership


• Excellent communication and interpersonal
  
  skills


• Initiative and ability to work independently


• Ability to build and work with teams


• Knowledge of working with accounting software

If you believe your qualifications

and career objectives match any of the vacant positions, please submit your

application, including detailed curriculum vitae; stating your current

position, email address, telephone contacts and the reference number of the

advertised position.

Applications should be sent to the address below in both hard and soft copy so

as to reach us on or before 8th January 2016.

The Director General
Kenya School of Government
RO. Box 23030-00604
Lower Kabete Road,
Lower Kabete
Nairobi
 

e-mail: recruitment@ ksg.ac.ke

Minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.