Job Description
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – GRADE KP ‘5’ (KIPI/ADM/HR/FA/2023/11)
ONE (1) POSITION
Terms of service : Permanent and Pensionable
Basic Salary : Ksh. 84,500/= – Ksh. 173,800/= p.m
House Allowance : Ksh. 45,000/= p.m
Commuter Allowance : Ksh. 12,000/= p.m
Medical Cover : As per KIPI’s medical policy
Leave Allowance : As per KIPI Human Resource Manual
Annual Leave : 30 working days per financial year
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Finance and Accounts, the Senior Accountant will be
responsible for:
(i) Preparing periodic performance analysis reports;
(ii) Preparing financial statements and management reports;
(iii) Managing receipts and payments;
(iv) Ensuring safe custody of accountable documents;
(v) Processing payments from monthly payroll by-products; and(vi) Ensuring timely payments of suppliers; and
(vii) Any other duty that may be assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent
qualification from a recognised University;
ii. CPA Part II or equivalent qualification;
iii. Satisfactorily served as Accountant in the Institute or a comparable position with
similar responsibilities for a minimum period of three (3) years;
iv. A high degree of integrity and responsibility;
v. Membership to relevant professional body;
vi. Computer competency; and
vii. Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.