Principal Accountant at Kenyatta International Convention Centre

KICC GRADE 4

Ref. KICC/PA/2018

The Principal Finance & Accounts reports to the Manager Finance & Accounting and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating laid down systems, preparing management accounts and reconciliation.

Duties

• Monitoring and evaluating the laid down systems and make recommendations for improving the financial systems;
• Tracking the utilization of capital and operational expenditure against the approved budget and report on the same;
• Confirming the accuracy and completeness of accounts receivables (invoicing, receipting, banking and reconciliations) and reporting on the same as appropriate;
• Identifying and report to the Manager, Finance of any identified incidences of non-compliance with laid down financial systems and financial risks facing the Corporation;
• Liaising with other Departments so as to ensure that financial and related regulations are complied with and where applicable give procedural guidance including dealing with any staff enquiries on any payment related matters;
• Preparing of management accounts and end of year financial statements as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
• Reviewing and coordinating accounts analysis and reconciliations (including bank reconciliations) on a daily basis;
• Coordinating the payment of suppliers of goods and services and ensure that Suppliers are paid promptly and deal with any supplier related enquiries
• Reviewing the payroll and effect accurate salary payments
• Preparation and reconciliation of credit reports
• Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information;
• Organizing and coordinating responses to audit queries.
• Compliance with the laid down corporations laid down policies and procedures

Job  Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior Accountant or in a comparable for a minimum period of six (6) years and (3)years of which should have served in a senior position.
• Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or its equivalent;
• Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• A management course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) as a CPA(K) in good standing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.