Principal Assistant Accountant (KMFRI Grade 7) - 1 Post at Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

Duties and responsibilities in this position will entail:

1. Verify and examine payment vouchers and staff imprest warrants;
2. Participate in preparation of periodic budget(s);
3. Participate in the Institute budget making process and revision of the same;
4. Preparing expenditure reports based on approved budgets;
5. Maintain and updating the vote book entries;
6. Participating in preparation of final accounts;
7. Identify officers with outstanding balances and ascertain closing balances at the end of every month;
8. Process statutory deductions for timely submission to comply with the regulations;
9. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual expenditure reports for review by the management at the Centers/Stations and Headquarters;
10. Prepare periodic outstanding imprest reports, cash flow reports to assist in decision making;
11. Posting cashbooks and undertaking bank reconciliations;
12. Maintain and control financial documents by filing and storing financial reports for future retrieval and reference;
13. Maintain and ensure safe keeping of accountable documents;
14. Maintaining and updating fixed asset registers; and 
15. Prepare audit queries reports and schedules. 

Requirements for appointment/Persons Specification

1. Six (6) years relevant work experience;
2. Passed Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent OR Diploma in Finance / Accounts from a recognized institution;
3. Minimum KCSE C- (minus) or its equivalent;
4. Proficiency in computer applications;
5. Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. 

Other Key Competencies and Skills

1. Good interpersonal skills; 
2. Good team player;
3. Problem solving skills;
4. Strong communication; and 
5. Good reporting skills.