Accountant at Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Job Details

• Verification of payments invoices
• Timely posting of all payment vouchers in the accounting software
• Exercise proper custody of all posted vouchers and other accounting documents
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation
• Manage Regional office cash flow
• Supervise and direct the accounting and logistical functions, to ensure efficiency at the regional office
• Authorization of payment vouchers
• Submission of account printouts by Components to the heads of Components for analysis and comments
• Give advice to management on accounting and administration matters at the regional office
• Liaise with the bank
• Liaising with County Treasuries in the Western Region
• Preparation of Statement of Expenditures from Counties in the Western Region
• Any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the Regional Coordinating Officer and the Financial Controller

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance from a recognized Institution of higher learning
• A holder of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K)
• Knowledge of basic computer application will be an added advantage

Desired Attributes and Experience

• Practical experience of at least 3 years in a project financial management unit and acquainted with accounting procedures in the public sector or in donor-funded projects
• Previous experience with IFAD procedures and financial regulations or donor funded projects would be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of accounting softwares such as Sage Pastel, TOMPRO, SUN Systems would be essential.
• Knowledge of key Computer Applications
• Excellent analytical and record management skills
• Fluent (reading, writing and speaking) in English and in Kiswahili.
• Can work under pressure and meet crucial deadlines.
• Good communication – oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills

Applicants for this post will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of Kenya Constitution 2010 by attaching copies of the following:

• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau