The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) is a state corporation established in 1986 and mandated to undertake research in forestry and allied natural resources. The institute conducts research and development activities under five thematic areas namely: Forest productivity and Improvement; Biodiversity and Environment Management; Forest Products Development; Social-economics, Policy and Governance and Technical Support Services. Mandate * Conduct research in forestry and allied natural resources; * Disseminate research findings; and * Establish partnerships and cooperate with other research organizations and institutions of higher learning in joint research and training. Strategic Objectives * To enhance: Vision 2030 delivery; customer/stakeholder satisfaction and retention; linkage and partnership with stakeholders; and livelihoods. * To increase forest technologies and innovations; enhance multi-sectoral and public-private sector research; enhance knowledge management and dissemination systems.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures;
- Performing general accounting duties: collect revenue, process payments, monitor revenue collection and expenditures based on approved budgets;
- Verifying, compiling, maintaining and file records;
- Processing accounting and transaction reports;
- Safe keeping of invoices, receipts and other accounts records;
- Carrying out regular stock takes and report accordingly;
- Cash book postings;
- Monthly bank reconciliations;
- Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum grade “C-” (C minus) or its equivalent;
- Part II of the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- At least three (3) years in the grade of Accounts Assistant II or in a comparable position; and
- Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institution.
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