Job Description
ACCOUNTANT II, JOB GRADE – EACC “8” (1 POST), REF: EACC/FP/AII/4
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Finance and Accounts, the jobholder is responsible for
the maintenance of appropriate accounting systems which include verifying and
controlling voucher, ensuring receipt of direct credit and preparing monthly expenditure
reports to ensure records are accurate and that payments are made in compliance with
the regulations and on time.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Processing payments through ACCPAC and IFMIS;
ii. Ledger Accounts reconciliations;
iii. Preparing supporting schedules and facilitating preparation of financial reports;
iv. Reporting and Accounting for Commission’s finances, assets, revenue, and
expenditure in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(GAAPs) and International Public Sector Accounting Standards, Commission’s
policy, relevant laws and regulations;
v. Carrying out bank reconciliation;
vi. Accounting for special and donor funds.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as an Accountant II, a person must possess the following qualifications:
i. Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business,
Administration, Business Management or its equivalent from a recognised
institution;
iii. A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya – CPA(K) or equivalent qualification;
iv. A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) in good
standing;
v. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or
its equivalent from a recognised institution;
vi. Knowledge of the Constitution and the Law;
vii. Certificate in computer application skills;
viii. Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work
performance and results.