Accountant Job in Kenya

Accountant 

Position Summary/
Purpose

The Accounts Function
entails: – applications of sound principles, systems and techniques in
accounting for finances of the Authority, assets, revenue, expenditure and
costs, accounting for special funds set up under various statutes; management
of accounting information; co-ordination and rationalization of estimates
annual appropriation and fund accounts; cash flow control; and cost analysis

Key Responsibilities;

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

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


• capturing
  and maintaining primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books
  and registers;


• preparing
  simple management reports including imprest and expenditure returns;


• providing
  cash office services including paying personal and merchant claims


• maintaining
  cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;


• ensuring
  safe custody of Authority records and assets; and


• carrying
  out bank reconciliation.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s
  degree in any of the following disciplines:Bachelor’s degree in any of the
  following disciplines:– Commerce Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business
  Administration or its equivalent qualification (Accounting/Finance),
  Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
  institution PLUS Part II of the Certified Pufrom a recognized institution
  PLUS Part II of the Certified Public Accountants blic Accountants (CPA)
  Examination or its equivalent qualifications; and(CPA) Examination or its
  equivalent qualifications; and


• Proficiency
  in Computer applications.Proficiency in Computer applications.


• Shown
  merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply 

The public is notified of the following:

• All applicants MUST download
  and complete Bio-Data Form(http://www.ndma.go.ke/index.php/resource-center/send/38-careers/6572-ndma-biodata-form)
  (in Microsoft Excel) and attach the completed Bio-Data Form. Any
  HANDWRITTEN or SCANNED Bio-Data form not submitted as an Excel file will
  be rejected.


• All
  applications MUST be received on or before 23rd August 2022 by 5:00 pm.


• NDMA
  is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females,
  marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply


• There
  are NO fees charged by NDMA for any application of these positions


• Canvassing
  of any form will result in disqualification of the candidate


• ONLY
  shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Interested qualified
applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of
certificates & testimonial and a duly filled personal data form which can
be downloaded from the Authority’s website with the title of the position
clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke

Successful candidates
will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;

• Kenya
  Revenue Authority


• Higher
  Education Loans Board


• Ethics
  and Anti-corruption Commission


• National
  Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)


• Credit
  Reference Bureau

Applications should be
addressed to;

Chief Executive Officer,

National Drought
Management Authority

P. O. Box 53547 00200

NAIROBI, KENYA

Applications may also be
dropped at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House,
along Standard Street, Nairobi during working hours between 8am and 5pm. Those
applicants submitting physical applications MUST also complete the Bio-Data
Form (in Microsoft Excel format) and send it to the email address provided above