Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/20/052023 - FINANCE OFFICER/ACCOUNTANT, SCALE KW6
(1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 48, 739 x 2, 690 -67, 569PM
House allowance: Kshs. 28,000
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 7,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the existing KEWI Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable
Job Descriptions
The Finance Officer/Accountant, KW6 reports to the Principal Accountant, KW4.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Preparation and verification of vouchers in accordance with the laid down
rules and regulations;
ii. Primary data entry and routine accounting work such as balancing of
cashbooks, imprest and advances ledgers etc;
iii. Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports;
iv. Ensuring safe custody of records and assets under him/her.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Or be in possession
of a pass in Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination
or its recognized equivalent qualifications;
ii. Be proficient in computer applications including Accounts related
packages;
iii. Fulfill requirement 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;
v. Good organizational and supervisory skills.
Core Competences
i. Team playing skills;
ii. Accuracy;
iii. Care for resources;
iv. Carrying out instructions;
v. Interpersonal skills;
vi. ERP skills;
vii. Analytical skills;
viii. Records management skills.