Accountant Job in Kenya

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, KASNEB
FOUNDATION, GRADE KASNEB 5 (1 POST) HRM/KF/SA/8/23

The
Senior Accountant of the KASNEB Foundation will be reporting to the Head of
KASNEB Foundation on day to day running of the KASNEB Foundation as outlined
herein.

Job specifications

Reporting to the Head of
KASNEB Foundation, the job holder will be responsible for:

Monitoring
expenditure of projects and programmes based on approved budgets on a periodic
basis

Ensuring
safe custody of KASNEB Foundation financial record and assets

Managing
KASNEB Foundation cash flows and security of cheques.

Preparing
annual financial budget, provide technical support during budget making process
by providing reliable up to date financial information of the Foundation.

Preparing
monthly, quarterly and annual financial report to the head of the KASNEB
Foundation.

Managing
the commitments and Foundation’s expenditures within available budgetary
provisions

Preparing
reports and follow up disbursement of Foundation funds 

Participating
in resource mobilization initiatives of KASNEB Foundation by managing donor
funds

Duties and
Responsibilities 

Participating
in the implementation of performance management system of the foundation

Developing
accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards for operation and
control purposes.

Interpreting
and implementing financial regulations and procedures, Treasury Circulars,
letters and instructions from all governments agencies

Ensuring
expenditures are within the voted allocations.

Overseeing
the preparation of financial reports

Updating
the general ledger and cash books

Undertaking
bank reconciliation by 2nd of the following month.

Extracting
monthly trial balances by 3rd of the following month.

Ensuring
compliance to applicable accounting standards, rules and regulations

Maintaining
accounting system and ensuring all processes/procedures are automated.

Ensuring
risk management in the area of operation

Perform
any other duties allocated to you.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this
grade, a candidate must have:

The
Senior Accountant requires a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following
discipline, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration/Business Management
(Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent from recognized institution. 

Passed
Part III or Advanced level of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K

A
minimum of four (4) years relevant experience or related experience, experience
in Foundation Board development, annual giving, Foundation and corporate
relations, personal solicitation of major gifts, capital campaign planning and
implementation, volunteer training is required.

Membership
in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) or any other recognised professional body.

Supervisory
Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.

Proficiency
in computer applications.

Show
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and

Fulfil
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and
Skills

Excellent
Planning skills, analytical skills; negotiation, interpersonal and
communication skills.

Good
understanding of Corporate Governance and management in public sector.

Ability
to develop and implement business strategies; resource mobilization, marketing
and research strategies and techniques;

Good
understanding of Corporate Governance and management in public sector;

Applicable
knowledge of laws, rules and regulations;

Policy
and procedure development and administration principles and practices

Reporting
skills

Note: Consolidated salary:
Minimum KSh.137,300     Maximum KSh.207,700

Please note:

Only
shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing
in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted
candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, academic and professional certificates during the interviews.

The
Job descriptions and specifications are available on the kasneb website
(www.kasneb.or.ke).

Successful
candidates (that is, those who have been appointed to the advertised positions)
will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer
in compliance to Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

Valid
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI).

Clearance
from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Tax
Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Clearance
Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

Clearance
Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

How To Apply

Please
submit your application through the link  https://forms.gle/FM1uVXPojRAhKAnN7 and
attach your application letter, curriculum vitae, certified copies of
transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national Identity card,
testimonials, names and addresses of three referees by Wednesday, 13 September 2023  The
application letter should indicate the “JOB TITLE AND REFERENCE NUMBER” of the
position applied for.

Please
note that all candidates will be expected to fill in the online application
form. Physical applications will not be considered.

Secretary/Chief
Executive Officer

Kasneb
is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply and are required to submit a copy of a valid NCPWD Membership Card.