Senior Accountant - Grade Thirteen (13) - (2) Positions at Maseno University

MSU/ADM/FD/01/26
Requirements for Appointment:

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited university;
• At least Twelve (12) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which should have been at the level of Accountant in a university set-up or equivalent position in a comparable organization;
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or its equivalent and be in good standing;
• Registered with a relevant professional body; and
• Proficiency in relevant computer applications.

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Monitor and track University debts to ensure optimum debt levels;
• Formulate, monitor and review internal control systems such proper keeping of documents to ensure smooth operations within the section;
• Oversee financial operations in the section to ensure that all accounting tasks are executed as per the accounting standards and University policy;
• Coordinate and collaborate with external stakeholders including the Higher Education Loans
• Board, banks, internal and external debtors to enhance good financial relations;
• Supervise accountants, assistant accountants, accounts assistants and clerks to ensure that tasks are done correctly and in time;
• Conduct annual staff evaluation for accountants, accounts assistants and clerks in order to identify areas of weakness, training needs and for reward;
• Review and sign off monthly bank reconciliations to ensure correctness and consistence;
• Review monthly accounting schedules to support the final accounts;
• Compile and review monthly financial statements for the management of the institution;
• Oversee monthly payroll reconciliations and authorization for accuracy and completeness; and
• Participate in University budget making, implementation and monitoring