Accountant

We are a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006).
We are the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody.
We also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following position:-

Job Title: Accountant

 
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/Acct/2/2014
No. of Posts: 1


Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Officer will be expected to carry out various duties as assigned in the Finance Department.

Key Responsibilities


•Implementing the Bureau’s accounting policies and procedures;
•Supervision of cash office operations to ensure prompt banking of cash and cheques, timely recording of receipts, payments, reconciliation of bank and petty cash accounts;
•Handling all bank reconciliations and bank correspondences;
•Verification of payment vouchers and accruals of funds;
•Maintenance of accurate and updated accounting information;
•General Ledger administration and reconciliations as a basis of preparing the financial statements;
•Monitoring and authorizing Petty Cash expenses and reimbursements;
•Management of staff imprests and advances;
•Apportioning of prepayments and County surrenders to specific cost centers;
•Provide the liaison with external auditors in audit of financial statements;
•Preparing Project Accounts;
•Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Accountant.



Minimum Requirements


•Have first degree in Commerce from a recognized University;
•Be a holder of CPA II or its equivalent;
•3 years financial accounting experience;
•Be familiar with workings of computerized financial systems;
•Be familiar with Government Financial systems and ERP;
•Holders of a CPA III certificate with more than 5 years working experience may also be considered;
•Have a high level of integrity;
•Experience in Project accounting will be an added advantage.


How to Apply



Applicants should submit application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format i.e download CV format from our website and provide daytime contacts and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID/Passport.
Kindly note that failure to attach the required documents will lead to disqualification.
Applications must be received not later than 15th June, 2014.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply