Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/ 10/05/2023– PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT, SCALE KW4 - (1
POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 87,607x5, 793 -128,156PM
House allowance: Kshs. 45,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 12,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Description
The Principal Finance Officer/Accountant, KW4reports to the Manager, Finance and
Accounts, KW3.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Coordinating management accounting and preparation of final accounts
and statements;
ii. Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
iii. Interpreting regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and
management;
iv. Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports;
v. Coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans;
vi. Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well
as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
vii. Interpretation of financial policies for sound accounting principles,
practices and control and management of corporate tax, VAT and other
statutory deductions.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. Served in the scale of Senior Accountant or in a comparable and relevant
position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
ii. Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting,
Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
iii. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and
passed Part III of Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or its
recognized equivalent;
iv. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK) and the Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
v. Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
vi. Be proficient in computer applications including Accounts related
packages;
vii. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
viii. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following key
personal attributes and core competences:
Personal Attributes
i. Ability to get on well with a diverse workforce;
ii. Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization;
iii. Good communication skills;
iv. Ability to take instructions; and
v. Good organizational and supervisory skills.
Core Competences
vi. Team playing skills;
vii. Accuracy;
viii. Care for resources;
ix. Carrying out instructions;
x. Interpersonal skills;
xi. ERP skills;
xii. Analytical skills; and
xiii. Records management skills.