Principal Accountant at Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority ( KNRA)

Job Description

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Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority (KNRA) is a public entity established under Section 5 of the Nuclear Regulatory Act No. 29 of , which commenced on 10th January , to provide protection of persons, property and the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation through the establishment of a system of regulatory control.

Vacancy No. KNRA/13/

For appointment to this Grade, a candidate must have:-

A minimum of eight years relevant work experience, three years of which must have been in a supervisory role; Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management or any other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; Master’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPAK) or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in good standing; Management course lasting not less than four weeks or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications; Proficiency in computer applications; and Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Duties and responsibilities

Coordinating management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements; Ensuring timely and proper bank reconciliation; Interpreting regulations of the Authority pertaining to financial control and management; Coordinating preparation of budgets based on work plans; Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts; Organizing and coordinating responses to audit queries; Interpreting financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and control and management of corporate tax, vat and other statutory deductions; Assist in ensuring compliance to tax regulations and all other statutory and regulatory requirements; and Ensuring proper accounting for funds and maintenance of books of accounts