Reporting to the Manager Finance/Accounts, the officer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining sound accounting policies systems and procedures in line with generally accepted accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure proper books of accounts are maintained
- Responsible for bank reconciliations
- Ensure accurate preparation of budgets, periodic financial reports and annual financial statements
- Implement sound accounting procedures, policies and systems in line with International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
- Provide day to day administration of the Gratuity and Pension Scheme
- Maintain accurate asset registers
- Ensure accurate maintenance of cash books.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university
- Must have at least 3 years’ experience in finance/accounting environment
- Must be a qualified accountant
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Must be an active member of a relevant professional body in good standing
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Team player
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
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