Accountant Job in Kenya

ACCOUNTANT II, JOB GRADE – EACC “8” (1 POST), REF: EACC/FP/AII/4

Reporting to the Deputy Director – Finance and Accounts, the jobholder is responsible for the maintenance of appropriate accounting systems which include verifying and controlling voucher, ensuring receipt of direct credit and preparing monthly expenditure reports to ensure records are accurate and that payments are made in compliance with the regulations and on time.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Processing payments through ACCPAC and IFMIS;
• Ledger Accounts reconciliations;
• Preparing supporting schedules and facilitating preparation of financial reports;
• Reporting and Accounting for Commission’s finances, assets, revenue, and expenditure in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAPs) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards, Commission’s policy, relevant laws and regulations;
• Carrying out bank reconciliation;
• Accounting for special and donor funds.
  
  
  

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as an Accountant II, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business, Administration, Business Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya – CPA(K) or equivalent qualification;
• A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Knowledge of the Constitution and the Law;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.

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All applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

To be considered, applications should be received not later than Thursday, 30^th March, 2023 at 5.00 pm.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.