Job Description
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, KASNEB FOUNDATION, GRADE KASNEB 5 (1 POST) HRM/KF/SA/8/23
The Senior Accountant of the KASNEB Foundation will be reporting to the Head of KASNEB Foundation on day to day running of the KASNEB Foundation as outlined herein.
(a) Job specifications
Reporting to the Head of KASNEB Foundation, the job holder will be responsible for:
(i) Monitoring expenditure of projects and programmes based on approved budgets on a periodic basis
(ii) Ensuring safe custody of KASNEB Foundation financial record and assets
(iii) Managing KASNEB Foundation cash flows and security of cheques.
(iv) Preparing annual financial budget, provide technical support during budget making process by providing reliable up to date financial information of the Foundation.
(v) Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial report to the head of the KASNEB Foundation.
(vi) Managing the commitments and Foundation’s expenditures within available budgetary provisions
(vii) Preparing reports and follow up disbursement of Foundation funds
(viii) Participating in resource mobilization initiatives of KASNEB Foundation by managing donor funds
(b) Duties and Responsibilities entail assisting the Foundation in:
(i) Participating in the implementation of performance management system of the foundation
(ii) Developing accounting policies, procedures, regulations and standards for operation and control purposes.
(iii) Interpreting and implementing financial regulations and procedures, Treasury Circulars, letters and instructions from all governments agencies
(iv) Ensuring expenditures are within the voted allocations.
(v) Overseeing the preparation of financial reports
(vi) Updating the general ledger and cash books
(vii) Undertaking bank reconciliation by 2nd of the following month.
(viii) Extracting monthly trial balances by 3rd of the following month.
(ix) Ensuring compliance to applicable accounting standards, rules and regulations
(x) Maintaining accounting system and ensuring all processes/procedures are automated.
(xi) Ensuring risk management in the area of operation
(xii) Perform any other duties allocated to you.
(c) Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) The Senior Accountant requires a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration/Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent from recognized institution.
(ii) Passed Part III or Advanced level of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K
(iii) A minimum of four (4) years relevant experience or related experience, experience in Foundation Board development, annual giving, Foundation and corporate
relations, personal solicitation of major gifts, capital campaign planning and implementation, volunteer training is required.
(iv) Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognised professional body.
(v) Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
(vi) Proficiency in computer applications.
(vii) Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
(viii) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
(d) Key Competencies and Skills
(i) Excellent Planning skills, analytical skills; negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
(ii) Good understanding of Corporate Governance and management in public sector.
(iii) Ability to develop and implement business strategies; resource mobilization, marketing and research strategies and techniques;
(iv) Good understanding of Corporate Governance and management in public sector;
(v) Applicable knowledge of laws, rules and regulations;
(vi) Policy and procedure development and administration principles and practices
(vii) Reporting skills
Note: Consolidated salary: Minimum KSh.137,300 Maximum KSh.207,700