Senior Accountant at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

KNEC EC SCALE 12 (1 POST)

The Senior Accountant will be reporting to a Head of Section in the Finance & Accounting Division.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or Economics or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Masters Degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant, CPA (K);
• Must have served in the grade of Accountant I for 3 years or 9 years cumulative relevant work experience in a public or private institution in Finance and Accounting field;
• Membership to ICPAK;
• Senior Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a reputable institution will be an added advantage;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Computer Applications (Ms office and accounting packages;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely production of Financial Statements
• Review internal control procedures, ensure compliance and respond to audit queries;
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of claims and generate periodic reports;
• Prepare revised estimates and draft annual budget
• Implement credit policy of the Council;
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts; and reconcile all payroll payments;
• Consolidate the departmental revised and projected budgets into the Council budget;
• Ensure revenue due to KNEC is collected and accounted for; verify and submit all bank reconciliation statements
• Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of the general ledger;