Accountant at Kenya Yearbook

Job Ref: KYEB/HR/ACC/03/2016
Department: Finance and Administration
Job Grade: KYEB 6

Job Role

Ensure prudent financial management and accounting practice according to the Boards finance policies and Government regulations

Accountant Job Key Responsibilities

• Establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedures in compliance with statutory regulations;
• Designing and implementing internal control procedures
• Production of reports on all financial transactions;
• Participate in the preparation of the Board’s strategic (Operational) plans and forecasts, cash flow projections and computation of expense ratios;
• Coordinating the budgeting process, monitoring cash flow and overseeing the organisation’s financial performance against the budget and operational goals;
• Coordination of annual audits (both systems & book audits) in compliance with International Accounting Standards;
• Management of day to day accounting processes, reconciling monthly activity and generating end-year reports;
• Maintaining liaison with relevant Government departments for necessary consultation on financial matters to ensure the Board’s compliance with statutory requirements;
• Guiding and supervising staff performance in the department to foster discipline, motivation and team spirit.
• Manage sustainable organization succession plan;

Minimum Academic Qualifications for the Accountant Job

• A Bachelors degree in Commerce/Business Management (Accounting/Finance option) or its equivalent;

Accountant Job Professional Qualifications

• CPA III, ACCA or its equivalent.
• A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPAK)
• Relevant Work Experience
• Six (6) years progressive experience in Finance Management

Competencies

• Excellent Communications skills both verbal and written.
• Strong Leadership skills
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook and access and other accounting packages.
• Practical knowledge of tax and other compliance requirements of state corporations;
• Budget development and oversight experience;