Job Description
ADVERT NO. EXT/32/05/2023 – ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT GRADE KW8 (1 POST)
Salary scale: Kshs. 33, 639 x 1, 770 - 46, 032PM
House allowance: Kshs. 16, 500
Commuter allowance: Kshs. 5,000
Annual leave allowance: Kshs. 1/3 of Basic Salary
Medical Cover: As per the KEWI Medical Scheme
Terms of service: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Descriptions
The Accounts Assistant, KW8 reports to the Senior Accountant, KW5.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
i. Verification of vouchers and committal documents in accordance with
laid down rules and regulations;
ii. Data capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks,
ledgers, vote books, registers;
Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
i. Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its
recognized equivalent qualifications;
ii. Proficiency in computer applications;
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.