Accountant I at Kabete National Polytechnic

This position is responsible for co-ordination of revenue, management and reconciliation accounting to ensure the delivery of quality and timely accounting services.

Responsibilities

• Verify vouchers and committal documents in accordance to the set requirements and guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Capture data and posting to primary record books/document i.e. cash books and ledger.
• Prepare information to banks on all the institution’s payments to ensure the banks discharge funds as appropriate to correct bank account.
• Account for all expenditure and ensure that it is within the policies and procedures of the institution to provide transparency and integrity in the process.
• Prepare information on payment claims to ensure approval is supported by relevant documentation to enhance integrity, efficiency and effectiveness in the payment process.
• Provide reports on the Polytechnic’s budget performance to ensure gaps in performance are identified and appropriate strategies developed and implemented in a proactive manner.
• Produce periodic cash flow and forecasting reports to advice on the availability of funds critical for the implementation of the Polytechnic budget
• Prepare accurate year-end financial statements to assist with the preparation of financial statements, and with planning for resources.
• Process payment in a timely manner and in line with the Polytechnic’s policies and procedures, to ensure minimal disruptions of its operations due to non-payment.
• Monitor the Polytechnic’s payments and receipts on a day to day basis.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance /Accounting Option
• CPA (K)
• Served in a similar for at least 3 years
• Minimum grade of B plain in KCSE
• Relevant computer packages
• ICPAK membership
• Resourcefulness and problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills