Job Description
ACCOUNTANT GRADE EBK 6
REF: REF NO. EBK/HR AND ADM/RT/030/VOL. I/ (325)
REPORTING LINE: ACCOUNTANT WILL REPORT TO SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior accountant.The main purpose of this position is to ensure accuracy of financial documents before forwarding them for further processing.
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
a) Job Specifications
The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:-
i. Preparation of vouchers and committal documents and submit them for processing in accordance with the laid down rules and regulations;
ii. Banking of all receipts (cash and cheques) on behalf of the Board;
iii. Maintaining registers of documents received by and dispatched from the department;
iv. Issuing receipts for monies received by the Board;
v. Filling payments and receipt vouchers and ensure safety of the departments files;
vi. Filing simple statutory returns with the relevant institutions;
vii. Entering in the system entries relating to revenues and expenses; and
viii. Maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers and preparation of simple management reports e.g. imprest and expenditure returns.
b) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-
i. Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce(Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option),Business Administration, economics or its equivalent qualification from recognized institution;
ii. Be a holder of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part III or its equivalent;
iii. Certificate in basic computer applications for recognized packages; and
iv. Certificate in at least one accounting related computer application package.
c) Key Competencies and Skills
For consideration to the position, the candidate must demonstrate that they have:
IT Proficiency especially in accounting systems
Planning skills
Analytical Skills
Communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Ethical and Integrity
TERMS OF SERVICE:
The positions are on Permanent and Pensionable Terms of Service.
An attractive and competitive compensation and benefits package awaits the successful applicant.
CONDITIONS FOR APPLICATION
i. Successful candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya and will therefore be required to provide the following documents;
· Clearance certificates from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
· Valid Tax Compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA),
· Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations ;
· Clearance certificate from a Credit Reference Bureau (CRB);
· Clearance from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission.
ii. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.