Job Description
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (1 POST) CSG 10
Job Description
(i) The Senior Accountant is responsible for the following:
(ii) Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic finance strategy that is
able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
(iii) Develop the Institution’s/project budget and continuously monitor and
evaluate its implementation;
(iv) Support month end closing processes to ensure organized, complete and
properly approved expense reports and reconciliations are delivered to Finance
Manager as per approved month-end closing calendar.
(v) Monitor and develop responses to external auditors or governmental auditors
(vi) Perform monthly bank account reconciliation and review cash flow and
replenishment needs of the Project Implementation Unit.
(vii) Assist in preparing and furnishing to the NSC, the Association and the IUCEA
not later than 30 days after the end of each calendar six months period, interim
audited financial reports for the project covering six months in form and substance
satisfactory to the Association.
(viii) Giving oversight to the projects/department’s financial affairs and advise the
Finance Manager/Project Coordinator on financial planning strategies and policies;
(ix) Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Institution’s resources
including finances and other assets and liabilities;
(x) Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and
management accounts and reports to the Finance Manager/Project Coordinator;
(xi) Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS
and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
(xii) Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and
government performance contract;
(xiii) Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
(xiv) Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk
profile;
(xv) Overseeing the operations of Finance & Accounting divisions.
Job Specifications
For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –
- At least five (5) years’ work experience with at least (3) years’ experience in similar
role.
- Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance,
or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or its equivalent
- Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK)
- Proficiency in computer applications with emphasis on Financial Management
Information Systems;
- Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.