Principal Accountant – (1 Post) at Kenya Water Institute (KEWI)

ADVERT NO. EXT/ 7/04/2023

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Coordinating management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;
2. Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation;
3. Interpreting regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and management;
4. Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports;
5. Coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans;
6. Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;
7. Interpretation of financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and control and management of corporate tax, VAT and other statutory deductions.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:

1. Served in the scale of Senior Accountant or in a comparable and relevant position in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;
2. Have a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
3. Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part 
4. of Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent;
5. Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);
6. Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Be proficient in computer applications including Accounts related packages;
8. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
9. Fulfill the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.