Accountant, ICTA 6 at ICT Authority

The officer will be responsible to the PMO

Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of financial transactions to approved financial policies, procedures and control systems
• Participate in formulating and implementing sound financial accounting policies, procedures, strategies and systems that ensure effective control and accountability of the Authority’s resource;
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports and final Accounts;
• Prepare cash flows statements Review the general ledger on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of posting;
• Implement recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures;
• Coordinate payments of suppliers in accordance with the Authority’s policies and procedures;
• Handle audit queries to ensure they are effectively resolved;
• Facilitate the budget preparation exercise through collation of information from various functional areas and onward input into the system;
• Handle any other official duties allocated from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Commerce, Accounting, Economics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• CPA (K)
• Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks
• Member of the Institute of Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or it recognized equivalent
• Computer skills
• Problem solving, Analytical and organizational Skills
• Negotiation and People management skills
• At least three(3) years in relevant work experience in the Public Service or in private sector
• Meets the provision of Chapter six of the Constitution.