Accountant II Job in Kenya

KarU/HR/ACC/2021

ACCOUNTANT II – GRADE 11:

Basic  Salary 
 for  this position is  between  Kshs.  87,080 by
 Kshs.  3,404/=  to Kshs. 124,524/=

This position exists to
receive financial inputs from the various sections, consolidate and prepare
 financial reports  and  statements  to ensure compliance
with regulatory and statutory requirements.

Job Description

• Supervise
  staff to ensure timely preparation of the financial reports


• Maintain
  all  university books  of  accounts in  order to
  adhere to regulatory framework as stipulated by International Public
   Sector Accounting Standards, Public Finance & Management 
  Act and University policies.


• Supervise
  bank  reconciliation to ensure all  uncredited cheques are
   credited, unpresented cheques are followed up and variances are
  explained.


• Prepare 
  financial reports  and   statements  including
  comparison of  budget, Statement of Income, Statement of Financial
  Position, Statement of cash-flow and  Statement of changes in
   equity to comply  with regulatory and  statutory
  requirements for state corporations


• Prepare
  the budget through consolidation of the Departmental budget estimates for
  presentation to the national treasury.


• Monitor
  Departmental expenditure as  per  the approved budget through
  the vote-book system to ensure budgetary control.


• Carry   
  out   financial  analysis  including  cost
   benefit  analysis  to  inform management on the
  viability of projects.


• Implement
  and  enforce policies  and  regulations among them finance
  manual, asset policy,  strategic plan,  ISO  9001:2015
   Quality Management  System to ensure compliance with statutory
  requirements.


• Ensure
  expenditure and  payments are properly authorized before
   payments to control expenditure.


• Prepare 
   periodic   financial   performance 
   reports   including   Performance contracting
   quarterly  reports,  financial  analysis
   reports  for   management decision making.


• Process
  statutory deductions for compliance with statutory requirements.



• Participate
  in  tender processing committees to ensure representation  of
  the finance Department  in  compliance with the Public
   Procurement and  Asset Disposal Act 2015.


• Maintain
  inventory of all University assets for safe custody and monitoring.


• Manage
  imprest and  follow up on unaccounted imprest to ensure prudent use
  of University resources.


• Maintain
  part  time lecturer’s  ledger   and 
   prepare  payment  schedules and balances on quarterly
  basis for timely payment of the lectures.


• Maintain
  and  reconcile student finance affairs  including student
  balances and HELB returns for proper accounting of student fee income.


• Any
  other duty assigned by a Senior  Officer.

Job Requirements for Appointment

• Bachelor
  degree in finance or accounting field and CPA III.


• At
  least seven (7) years relevant work experience three of which must be at
  the level of Assistant Accountant I or a comparable position.


• Membership
  registration with ICPAK or any other relevant professional body. iv)
  Knowledge of Information Communication Technology.


• Master’s
  degree is an added advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The 
 successful  candidates  will  be  offered 
 a  competitive  remuneration   package  in accordance
with the existing Terms  and Conditions of Service.

How To Apply

Applicants must submit
two (2) copies  of applications giving details of their educational and
 professional qualifications, age, detailed work  experience, present
post and  salary, applicant’s telephone number and  e-mail address.
Enclose certified copies  of certificates and  testimonials
 and   giving   names  and   addresses
 of  three  (3)   referees  who   are
knowledgeable about the applicant’s competence and area of specialization,
accompanied with detailed Curriculum Vitae and a copy of the most recent pay
slip.

In addition, applicants
should request their referees to write directly to the undersigned, in separate
sealed envelopes. Interested applicants should send  the applications to
the address below,  quoting the relevant reference number, so as to be
received on or before Tuesday 5th October, 2021.

The Vice Chancellor

Karatina University

P.O. Box 1957- 10101

KARATINA