Principal Accountant Job in Kenya

Principal Accountant

ADVERT NO. EXT/ 7/04/2023

Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Coordinating
  management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;


• Ensuring
  timely and proper bank reconciliation;


• Interpreting
  regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and
  management;


• Timely
  and accurate preparation of quality management reports;


• Coordinating
  preparation of budgets based on work plans;


• Ensuring
  provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as
  timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;


• Interpretation
  of financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and
  control and management of corporate tax, VAT and other statutory
  deductions.

Job Specifications

For
appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Served
  in the scale of Senior Accountant or in a comparable and relevant position
  in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;


• Have
  a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
  Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a
  recognized Institution;


• Bachelor’s
  degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part of
  Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent;


• Registered
  with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and
  the Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);


• Senior
  Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
  institution;


• Be
  proficient in computer applications including Accounts related packages;


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


• Fulfill
  the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who
meet the requirements should submit soft copies of their application(s) with
detailed CV and testimonials to the Institute’s email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke and
hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI Headquarters – along Ole Shapara
Avenue South C, Nairobi by 17th May, 2023.

The applications for
positions should be addressed to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Kenya
Water Institute

P.O
Box 60013-00200

Nairobi

In addition to the
above-indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity.

The following clearances will be required
from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

• Certificate
  of Good Conduct;


• Clearance
  from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;


• Certificate
  of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);


• Kenya
  Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and


• Certificate
  of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

KEWI is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women,
Persons with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only
successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.

THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KENYA WATER INSTITUTE