Airport Accountant Job in Kenya

Airport Accountant

REF: F/ACT/AUGUST 2023

Job Purpose

• The Airport Accountant will be responsible for financial
  planning, control and efficient utilization of financial resources in the
  airport.

Key Duties and
Responsibilities

• Overseeing accurate and prompt processing of staff and vendor
  payment and reconciliations;


• Coordinating annual internal and external audits for the
  department;


• Ensuring that the existing internal controls are working and
  being adhered to by all;


• Ensuring compliance with tax legislations and statutory
  deductions enforced in Kenya;


• Coordinating the physical verification of non- current assets
  and work in progress and ensuring accurate asset register is maintained;


• Overseeing the adherence of all procedures, policies and
  standards on the processing, management and reporting of non-current
  asset, taxation, staff payments and general ledger;


• Communicating tariff changes and associated system changes to
  sales officers for compliance; and


• Billing, processing of all transactions accurately and
  promptly.

Key Qualifications and
Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting from a recognized
  institution


• Professional qualifications in Finance or Accounting, CPA(K)
  or equivalent qualification


• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
  (ICPAK) or related professional body and in good standing


• Minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience,
  three (3) of which must be in a managerial/supervisory position


• Proficiency in Computer Applications

Skills and Competencies

• Teamwork, good communication, interpersonal, supervisory and
  analytical skills

Terms and Conditions of
Service

• The Corporation Secretary and General Manager positions shall
  be for a three (3) year contract term renewable subject to satisfactory
  performance or attainment of mandatory retirement age whichever happens
  earlier. The other positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms as
  per the provisions of the Authority’s Human Resource Policy and Procedures
  Manual.

Documents to be submitted
by the Applicants

• Application letter should be accompanied by a detailed
  Curriculum Vitae (CV), a daytime phone contact, email address, email and
  telephone contacts of three (3) referees and copies of academic and
  relevant professional certificates.


• Kindly note that prospective applicants can only apply for a
  single position which they consider themselves most suitable. Multiple
  applications for different positions will not be considered.

How To Apply

The full details of the
advertisement can be accessed on KAA Website https://www.kaa.go.ke under
Careers Section for detailed job descriptions, requirements for appointment and
instructions on how to apply.

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit the following clearance certificates as
per the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010:

• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal
  Investigations


• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)


• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)


• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority
  (EACC)


• Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

The clearance certificates
should be valid and current.

The self-declaration Form
from EACC should indicate the respective position that is being applied for.

Only shortlisted and
successful candidates shall be contacted. Shortlisted candidates shall be
required to provide original National Identity Card, Academic and Professional
Certificates during the interview.

Submission of Applications

Interested and
qualified persons are requested to make their applications via electronic mail recruitment@kaa.go.ke or
in hard copy quoting the Job Reference on the Email title line or on the
envelope to:.

Managing Director / CEO

Kenya Airports Authority

KAA Head Office, Airport
North Road

P. O Box 19001-00501,
Nairobi Kenya.

• To be considered, your application must be received not later
  than Monday, 21st August, 2023 at 5.00pm East African Time addressed to
  the contact provided above.


• KAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Persons with
  Disabilities, Minority & Marginalized Groups are encouraged to apply.


• Canvasing in any form or failure to attach any of the
  stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Note:

1. Candidates who had applied for the positions of General
   Manager, Marketing & Business Development as per the advertisement
   dated 23rd July, 2021 and the September, 2021 and are still interested are
   encouraged to re – apply.


2. Candidates who had applied for the positions advertised
   internally on 8th March, 2023 and are still interested are encouraged to
   re – apply.


3. All advertisements of 23rd July, 2021, 28th September, 2021
   and 8th March, 2023 have been voided.

Candidates applying for
Internship should follow the steps below:

Application Criteria

If you are
interested and you meet the above criteria, please send in your application
letter attaching certified copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, a
resume/curriculum vitae, copy of national identity card, daytime phone contact,
email address and names of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence,
character and integrity in word document (.doc/.docx) to recruitment_interns@kaa.go.ke or
in hard copy to;

Managing Director / CEO

Kenya Airports Authority

KAA Head Office, Airport
North Road

P. O Box 19001-00501,
Nairobi Kenya.

Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit a valid police clearance certificate.

Please indicate the
Department/Position Title on the Email Title line or on the Envelope. Your
application should reach us on or before Monday, 21st August, 2023.