Senior Accountant - (Government Regulatory Public Institution)-Jobs in Kenya

The following vacancy has arisen in a government regulatory Public Institution

Senior Accountant

Job Purpose

Responsible for all financial management aspects of the organization operations, provide leadership, direction and coordination on all financial issues.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate preparation of quality management reports that fall under his/her section(s).
• Planning, directing, coordinating, supervising areas of control; training and development of staff under him/her and setting targets for the section(s).
• Prepare and produce quarterly and annual financial reports and monthly management and statutory accounts.
• Certify and verify returns, documents, vouchers, monitor collection of revenue including inspection and responsible for assets, records and custody of Accountable documents under his/her section(s).
• Ensure compliance with financial and accounting standards and regulations and ensure compliance with legal, tax and other statutory regulations.
• Participate in internal/external audits as scheduled and provide auditors with accounting documents as requested and provide explanation on audit queries.
• Oversee and maintain adequate internal controls in line with set policy.
• Supervise proper filing of all accounting documents.

Minimum Criteria

• A Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting of Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting option) from a recognized institution or any other relevant qualification adjudged to be its equivalent from an approved institution and have passed Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or its approved equivalent.
• Over three years post qualification experience in a similar or related position.
• Proficient in computer applications including accounting systems i.e ERP systems
• Expert knowledge in accounting policies GAAP,IFRS etc.

Personal Qualities

In addition to the above requirements, an officer must have the following qualities:

• Ability to get on well with the diverse workforce
• Good knowledge in the professional field of specialization
• Good communication skills
• Ability to take instructions
• Good organizational and supervisory skills

Core Skills

• Team playing skills
• Accuracy
• Care for resources
• Manual dexterity
• Execution of instructions
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical skill
• Records Management skills

Interested applicants should apply to the address below.

DNA 1171
P.O. Box 49010-00100
GPO- Nairobi

Deadline for the applications is Tuesday 6th December 2011