Accountant Job in Kenya

Reference No KUCCPS
056/21

Job Grade MVI

Report To Finance
Manager

Job Purpose

The jobholder is
responsible for assisting the Finance and Accounts Department in specific
Accounting activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing and verifying vouchers in accordance
  with the laid down rules and regulations;


• Checking and processing contract payments and
  other disbursements; (iii) Writing cheques, posting payments and receipting
  vouchers in the cash books;


• Receipting of money due and payable to the
  Placement Service;


• Paying personal and merchant claims guided by cash
  balances in the cash books and treasury regulations; 


• Ensuring timely submissions of relevant statutory
  deductions are made in the required formats and within set deadlines;


• Capturing data and maintaining primary records
  such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books and registers, including asset
  register;


• Preparing financial reports; (ix) Ensuring safe
  custody of payments and journal vouchers;


• Analyzing the below the line accounts; (xi)
  Receiving payments and receipt vouchers;


• Preparing and completing reconciliation sheets for
  all bank, cheque and cash payments;



• Facilitating withdrawal of cash for office use and
  ensuring safety of the same at all times;


• Providing cash liquidity analysis; and


• Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books.


• Giving advice on appropriate internal controls to
  reduce risk.

Minimum Job Qualification

• Have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work
  experience in the Public sector or in the Private Sector;


• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting
  or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a
  recognized institution;


• Have passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants
  (CPA) Examination and membership or equivalent.


• Be proficient in computer applications;


• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the
  Constitution; and


• Show merit and ability as reflected in work
  performance and results

How
To Apply

Applications MUST be
submitted online through the Placement Service careers portal
careers.kuccps.net. Interested applicants are required to create a profile and
attach copies of their CV, academic certificates, clearance certificates and
testimonials before applying. The application deadline is August 12, 2021 at 5.00pm.

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