Senior Accountant at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Kisumu National Polytechnic is located on the outskirts of Kisumu City, within Kisumu County, about 3 km east of the city centre and about 342 kilometers from Nairobi, Kenyas capital city. Kisumu City stands at the centre of the Great Lakes Region and is fast emerging as a hub for the East Africa Economic Union. It is also emerging as an academic city with a range of newly established and flourishing colleges and universities.

 

Senior Accountant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

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

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to The Kisumu National Polytechnic on docs.google.com to apply

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