Vacancy Details

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Job Title

Accountant

Job Description

Duties and responsibilities will entail: -

(i) Preparing proper books of accounts and records;

(ii) Preparing periodic accounting reports;

(iii) Maintaining accurate accounting records of project activities;

(iv) Supporting in preparing annual budget estimates for the Institute;

(v) Participating in coordination of internal and external audits;

(vi) Supervising management of petty Cash;

(vii) Ensuring maintenance of accurate accounting general ledgers;

(viii) Processing payment requisitions and process payroll payments;

(ix) Ensuring accurate posting of accounting transactions in the accounting system;

(x) Processing requests for bank transfers;

(xi) Ensuring receipt of incoming funds;

(xii) Verify Preparation of payments to statutory accounts such as PAYE, NHIF, NSSF and HELB;

(xiii) Assist in the development and implementation of financial controls and procedures;

(xiv) Participating in preparation of financial statements;

(xv) Preparing monthly bank reconciliation reports and Ensuring accurate cashbook postings;

(xvi) Participating in preparing investment records and documents;

(xvii) Implementing the financial controls Established by the Institute;

(xviii) Keeping custody of assigned accountable documents;

(xix) Preparing periodic accounting and financial reports;

(xx) Undertaking cash and bank management activities;

(xxi) Implementing project and donor finances management activities;

(xxii) Examining and verifying vouchers;

(xxiii) Balancing of cash book and advances ledgers; and

(xxiv) Receiving and processing invoices and claims and ensuring completeness of the supporting documents.

 

Job Specification

Position Summary :-The Accountant supports the Finance department in the planning, coordinating and controlling the Institute’s financial resources in accordance with government policies and procedures to ensure accountability; and ensure compliance with the Public Finance Management Act and Regulations in management of the Institute financial resources.

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

(i) Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

(ii) Be CPA (K) or its equivalent;

(iii) Be a member of ICPAK and in good standing Active ICPAK membership;

(iv) Supervisory skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution;

(v) Knowledge of computerized accounting packages; and

(vi) Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution

Functional Skills

1. Computing skills;
2. Communication skills;
3. Analytical skills; and
4. Planning and organizational skills.

 Behavioral competencies and attributes

1. Honest and Reliable;
2. Team player; and
3. Ability to work under pressure.

Grade

KIP 6

No Sought

1

Advert Ref

HR/7/A/2025/31

Recruiment

KIPPRA Recruitment DEC 2025