| Date Placed | 2010-05-12 09:05:09 | ||
| Job Title | SENIOR ACCOUNTANT | ||
| Profession | Accountant | ||
| Level of Employment | Senior Management | ||
| Category | Accountancy | ||
| Institution | Kenya Education Staff Institute | ||
| Sector | Private Sector | ||
| Country of placement | Kenya | Town/City | Nairobi Province |
| Deadline | 02/06/2010 |
Description
The Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) is a semi-autonomous capacity building government agency of the Ministry of Education
The main responsibilities will include:
• Coordinates the preparation of the KESI annual budget and monitor performance against the approval budget;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
• Preparation of monthly staff payrolls, cash flows, Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation, Statutory deductions and Tax returns;
• Assist in donor grant and project management;
• Oversee the effective maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register;
• Managing finances and procurement functions;
• Ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting systems;
• Interpreting financial/accounting policies, procedure, standard rules and regulations;
• Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
• Dealing with audit queries;
• Maintaining the Vote Book;
• Verifying the payroll;
• Preparing Financial Management Accounts and Statutory Reports.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting Option)from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification
• A qualified accountant with CPA II, ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications;
• Progressive work experience as Senior Accountant or equivalent position in a public/private institution for at least 3 years;
• Good understanding and experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management, including management of donor funds
• Exposure to computerized financial systems and experience in public sector accounting;
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
Applicants are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications to:
The Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute
Qualification
Undergraduate
The main responsibilities will include:
• Coordinates the preparation of the KESI annual budget and monitor performance against the approval budget;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements;
• Preparation of monthly staff payrolls, cash flows, Trial Balance, Bank Reconciliation, Statutory deductions and Tax returns;
• Assist in donor grant and project management;
• Oversee the effective maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register;
• Managing finances and procurement functions;
• Ensuring adherence to appropriate accounting systems;
• Interpreting financial/accounting policies, procedure, standard rules and regulations;
• Ensuring timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
• Dealing with audit queries;
• Maintaining the Vote Book;
• Verifying the payroll;
• Preparing Financial Management Accounts and Statutory Reports.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Administration (Accounting Option)from a recognized institution or any other relevant equivalent qualification
• A qualified accountant with CPA II, ACCA or equivalent professional qualifications;
• Progressive work experience as Senior Accountant or equivalent position in a public/private institution for at least 3 years;
• Good understanding and experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management, including management of donor funds
• Exposure to computerized financial systems and experience in public sector accounting;
• Be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK)
Applicants are invited from qualified candidates for the positions shown below. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications to:
The Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute
Qualification
Undergraduate
| Company Name | Kenya Education Staff Institute |
| Address | P.O. Box 62592-00200 NAIROBI |