Job Description
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT- DEPOT/FACTORY -NKCC/HR.1906/A/24/11/2023
Job purpose
The Senior Accountants will be responsible for ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of
Company funds and preparing financial reports. An officer at this level will work under the
guidance of the Senior Officer.
Key responsibilities
• Verify Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests in accordance with the laid down financial
procedures, policies, and regulations.
• Supervision of cash collections and banking balancing and reconciling cash books on daily
basis including balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis.
• Verify posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook for accuracy.
• Provide safe custody of payment vouchers and approved journal and keeping safe custody
of all accountable documents.
• Prepare and updating creditor, debtors, and general ledgers.
• Ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.
• Assist in Managing the payroll for all staff including casuals.
• Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements.
• Assist in the budget making process and during revision of the same as per work plan.
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Review vote book entries and undertake monthly variance analysis.
• Any other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualification & person specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private Sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance/Accounting) course or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
(ICPAK).
• Proficiency in computer applications