Accountant, Afa Grade 6 at Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA)

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a state corporation under section 3 of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act of 2013. The role of the Authority is to Regulate, Develop and Promote Scheduled Crops value chains, for increased economic growth. The Act consolidates the laws on the regulation and promotion of agriculture and makes provision for the re...

 

Accountant, Afa Grade 6

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit  , Graduate Jobs 

Job Description

  • This is the graduate entry level. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
  • Maintaining primary books of accounts and entering primary data to the accounting system;
  • Checking and balancing petty cashbook;
  • Maintaining debtors, creditors and general ledger;
  • Posting budgetary commitments and prepare periodic expenditure returns;
  • Maintaining accounting records relating to collaborative projects/research grants;
  • Developing budget utilization reports;
  • Undertaking financial/ accounting management;
  • Maintaining the Fixed Assets register;
  • Implementing financial recommendations from audits; and
  • Billing and revenue collection.

Job Specifications

  • For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-
  • Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Economics, or equivalent from a recognized university;
  • CPA Part I or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing;
  • Proficiency in computer applications; and
  • Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Method of Application

  • Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.
  • If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
  • Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked “Recruitment indicating the position of interest” which must be received by or earlier than 24th February, 2025 at 12.00noon addressed to:
  • The Director General
  • Agriculture and Food Authority
  • Tea House, 5 th Floor
  • Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
  • P.O. Box 37962
  • Nairobi

Or hand delivered to

  • The Director General’s Office
  • Agriculture and Food Agriculture
  • Tea House on 5 th Floor
  • Naivasha Road, Off Ngong Road
  • Nairobi

All candidates are requested to note the following:

  • Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • The Authority is an equal opportunity employer and committed to implementing the provisions of Chapter 232 (1) of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
  • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
  •  It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

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