Accountant I at Garissa University College

ADVERT NO: GaU/HR/EA/8/26: ACCOUNTANT I - GaU GRADE 12 – ONE (1) POSITION
Job Description
Duties at this level will entail:

• Verification of payment vouchers, payment schedules, ledger postings etc in accordance with laid down rules and regulations.
• Deal with all accounting procedures and routine matters effectively
• Preparation of final accounting statements.
• Organization and management of accounting units,
• Directing, controlling and coordinating of both routine and non-routine accounting matters.
• Interpreting financial policies, budgetary control system, management of accounting methods and monthly/quarterly financial returns.
• Supervision and development of staff in the section.
• Carry out other duties & responsibilities as may be assigned

Job specification
For appointment to this grade, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree from a recognized University in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and;
• Should be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA – K) and a registered member of ICPAK or equivalent accounting body.
• Should have five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Should demonstrate Practical Knowledge of ICT
• Consistently demonstrated outstanding qualities for leadership, coordination and organization capabilities.
• A Masters Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.