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Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is a State Corporation established under the Tourism Act 2011 whose objective and purpose is to promote the business of Meetings, Incentives travel, Conferences and Exhibitions also known as MICE. KICC is the largest Convention centre in Eastern Africa with the capacity to hold a large number of delegates. Our ...
JOB GRADE 4
REF: KICC/PA/2019
The Principal Accountant reports to Finance and Accounting Manager
Responsibilities
- 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 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 corporation’s policies and procedures
Qualifications
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 three (3) years of which should have served in a senior position
- Bachelor degree in commerce (accounting or finance option) or its equivalent
- Master’s degree in any of the following:- commerce, accounting, business administration, finance or the equivalent qualification 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.
Applicants must comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution and avail clearance certificates from:
- Directorate of Criminal Investigation (certificate of good conduct)
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – Tax Compliance
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications which should include:
- One-page statement on how you meet the requirements for the post.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Indication of current salary.
- Professional certificates and testimonials.
- Three Professional referees
Terms Of Offer
The successful candidate’s appointment will be as follows:-
Job Grade KICC 3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.
Job Grade KICC 4, Job Grade KICC 5, Job Grade KICC 6 and Job Grade KICC 7 shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms
Applications should be sent under confidential cover and with the envelope clearly marked as per your application Ref. “Ref. KICC/ …… /2019” not later than 12th August, 2019 at 5:00pm to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Kenyatta International Convention Centre,
P. O. Box 30746-00100,
NAIROBI.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Persons with special needs that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply
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