Senior Accountant at Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority (UFAA)

Job purpose

• To implement financial management and reporting processes, compliance with applicable public sector financial regulations and standards, and provide accurate financial information to support
• prudent resource stewardship, decision-making, and achievement of organizational objectives.

Job Description

• Examining payment vouchers and posting in the vote book/budget control records;
• Processing imprests, advances and other disbursements and remitting statutory deductions;
• Examining cash and Bank reconciliation statements;
• Preparation of cash flow projections and investment proposals;
• Preparing financial reports and statements;
• Providing safe custody of accounting records, documents and assets;
• Maintaining imprest ledger and follow up on surrender of imprests;
• Safe custody of authority records and assets under his/her jurisdiction;
• Preparing budgets for recurrent and development votes;
• Compiling expenditure proposals;
• Monitoring expenditure of projects and programs on a periodic basis; compiling information required in the budgetary process;
• Processing medium term expenditure and revised estimate budgets;
• Preparing fiscal reports and ensuring timely disbursement of funds;
• Undertaking variance analysis and recommending remedial measures; and
• Preparing funding and resource mobilization proposals.

Job Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, one must have;
• Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Accountant I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or relevant professional body and in good standing;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance results.

Key competencies and skills

• Strong knowledge of PFM Act, accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance;
• Proficiency in accounting systems, financial analysis tools, and advanced spreadsheet applications to support informed decision-making;
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical stewardship and confidentiality;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and sound judgment capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build e ective working relationships across diverse teams;
• Proven ability to manage priorities, deliver results within strict timelines, and maintain high performance in demanding environments;and
• Adaptability and resilience, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve organizational objectives.