Senior Accountant at Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK)

Job Ref: NCK/06/2017 

Terms of Service: Three (3) year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance

The Senior Accountant will be responsible to the Finance Manager in ensuring smooth running of the accounting functions.

Senior Accountant Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the formulation and implementation of NCK financial policies and regulations
• Facilitate the development and implementation of sound and effective accounting systems
• Budgeting and costing of Council’s activities
• Development and Implementation of Internal Controls
• Maintenance of proper accounting records
• Collection of revenue and disbursement of Council funds
• Treasury management and bank reconciliation
• Preparation of Financial and Management reports.
• Ensuring statutory compliance in both accounting and taxation
• Accounting for special funds – donor, programmes and project
• Assist in coordination of external audits and responding to audit queries
• Effective supervision, training and development of staff under him/her
• Assessment of staff performance
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications for the Senior Accountant Job

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting/Finance, Economics or any other related field of study from a University recognized in Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or any other related field of study from a University recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage;
• Be a Certified Public Accountant with (CPAK) or ACCA;
• Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Proven minimum four (4) years relevant work experience.

Key Competencies

• Conversant with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
• Good communication, organizational and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Public Procurement & Asset Disposal Act and Regulations;
• Knowledge of Public Financial Management Regulations
• Proficiency in the use of an ERP system
• Proficiency in the use of other relevant computer applications.
• Ability to get on well with diverse workforce