Accounts Assistant I at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

REF: EACC/F&P/AAI/5

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining petty cash to ensure proper utilisation of funds;
• Verifying and examining vouchers in accordance with laid down rules and regulations;
• Assisting in primary data entry and routine accounting work;
• Ensuring proper maintenance of efficient filing systems;
• Safekeeping of invoices, miscellaneous receipts, imprest warrant books, cash books and other accountable documents;
• Processing and payment of imprest warrants, expenditure claims and processing of imprest surrender;
• Carrying out bank reconciliation;
• Assisting in generating procurement plans and budgets;
• Posting and daily balancing of the cash book;
• Assisting in maintenance of fixed asset register;
• Ensuring availability of cash float in the office;
• Carrying out banking transactions;
• Receipting transactions.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as an Accounts Assistant I, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum relevant work experience of seven (7) years;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) or an equivalent qualification; 
• A member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Hands-on experience in Accounting Software (ERP). Experience in using IFMIS will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.