Accountant Job in Kenya - KEMRI

ACCOUNTANT, JOB GROUP KMR 6
– (2 POSITIONS)

This
is the entry and training grade for Accountants. The accountant will work under
the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.

Job Specifications

The duties and
responsibilities of the officer will entail: –

Preparing
payment vouchers as well as revenue vouchers and submit for processing in
accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;

Maintaining
registers of documents received by and dispatched from the department;

Issuing
receipts for monies received;

Filling
payments and receipt vouchers and ensure safety of accounts files;

Filing
simple statutory returns with relevant institutions;

Entering
in the system entries relating to revenues and expenses; and

Maintaining
primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and
preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns.

Person Specifications

 For appointment to
this grade, a candidate must have: –

Bachelor’s
degree in commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration
(Accounting option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;

Certified
Public Accountants (CPA) Part II or its equivalent; and

Proficiency
in computer applications.

Key Skills and Competence

Proficiency
in IT

Planning
skills

Analytical
skills

Communication
and reporting skills

Interpersonal
skills

Team
player and

Ethical
and integrity

How To Apply

Kindly attach your
Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, copies of certified academic and professional
certificates, testimonials and other relevant documents.

All the applications
should be done online through KEMRI Website www.kemri.go.ke/careers –
E-Recruitment Portal on or before 11th
September, 2023 latest 5.00 p.m. (East African Time)

Successful
candidates will be required to provide the following documents:

– Certificate of Good
Conduct Higher Education Loans Board Compliance Certificate (HELB), Tax
Compliance Certificate, Credit Reference Bureau Ethics and Anti- Corruption
Commission Clearance