Job Description
Reference: HR/7/SAA/2021/39
Job Grade: KIP 7
Basic Salary Scale: KES 71,273 – 100,536 per month
Department: Finance
Supervisor: Accountant
Position Summary
The Senior Accounts Assistant supports the Finance department in the planning, coordinating and controlling the Institute’s financial resources in accordance with
government policies, procedures to ensure accountability; and ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations in management of the
Institute financial resources.
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities will entail: -
(i) Preparing payment vouchers, imprests and committal documents in accordance
with laid down financial rules and regulations;
(ii) Carrying out bank reconciliation;
(iii) Examining payment vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid
down financial rules and regulations;
(iv) Verifying data entered into cashbooks, ledgers, vote books, registers;
(v) Verifying and receipting of all monies due and payable to the Institute;
(vi) Safe custody of accountable documents under his/her sections(s);
(vii)Ensuring proper maintenance of efficient filling systems; and
(viii)Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records.
Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) Minimum of CPA III or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
(ii) Computer skills;
(iii) Have at least three (3) years working experience in a relevant field;
(iv) Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(v) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:
Functional Skills
1. Computing skills;
2. Communication skills;
3. Analytical skills; and
4. Planning and organizational skills.
Behavioral competencies and attributes
1. Honest and Reliable;
2. Team player; and
3. Ability to work under pressure.