Senior Accountant at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Job Summary

• The officer shall be responsible for timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her section; planning, directing, coordinating and supervising staff; training and development of staff; setting targets for the section; verifying vouchers and committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations; data capturing and maintaining primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers; vote books; registers and preparation of simple management reports and imprest reconciliation statements, assets, records and custody of accountable documents under his/her sections; receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books; balancing and ruling of the cash books on daily basis and receipting of all polytechnic money as and when required; remit salaries to respective banks as required.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance/Accounting option) or Business Administration (Accounting option) and be in possession of CPA(K) or its recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Proven financial management experience of a minimum of three (3) years in the Public Service or in a reputable private sector organization; OR
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Demonstrated merit, integrity and ability as reflected in work performance and merits.

Personal Attributes and Key Competencies

• Budgeting skills to ensure prudent allocation of resources
• Financial reporting skills in presentation and understanding
• Financial management
• Positive mindset and team player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Positive working attitude and ability to give and take instruction
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Creativity and innovativeness
• Professionalism and integrity
• Supervisory management