Senior Accountant at NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat

ADVERT NO. 3/2021

Terms of Service: Three (3) Year Renewable Contract

House Allowance, Commuter Allowance, Extraneous Allowance, Entertainment Allowance, Domestic Allowance, Leave Allowance are payable where applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provision of quality and timely accounting services in the Secretariat including maintenance of appropriate and up to date accounting records;
• Preparation of management financial reports which include monthly expenditure returns, monthly bank reconciliations, quarterly financial reports, annual financial reports etc;
• Safeguarding Government Assets and records under the role;
• Authorizing payments and signing cheques subject to limit set;
• Certifying and verifying returns, documents and vouchers; and
• Processing payments, reimbursements and disbursements.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Accountant I at Secretariat or in a comparable and relevant position in the public service for a minimum of three (3) years or in an equivalent position in the private sector for not less than nine (9) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting option) or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Passed Part III (Final) of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its recognized equivalent qualification;
• Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrable computer literacy; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.