Senior Accountant at National Research Fund

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, INVENTIONS, AND INNOVATIONS The National Research Fund (NRF) is established under the Science Technology and Innovation (ST&I) Act of , Section 32. The Fund became operational on 9th November . The object of the Fund is to facilitate research for the advancement of science, technology and innovation. Part VII of the ST&I Act, , stipulates that the Fund will constitute a sum of money amounting to 2% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product every year and such other monies designated for the Fund by Parliament, donations, endowment or grants or gifts designated for the FundDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- Developing and implementation of NRFs investment plans and strategy;Identification of investment opportunities;Assist in investment negotiation;Managing allocated investment portfolios for the Fund;Assisting in identification and monitoring of risk and development of hedging mechanism and diversification strategies;Assist in undertaking Portfolio and Investment Research;Initiation of Investment request transactions;Maintenance of the investment register;Preparation of Investment reports;Keeping safe custody of investment records and Documents; andDeveloping the budget for the Department. APPLICANT SPECIFICATIONFor appointment to this grade a candidate must have: – At least four years working experience in accounts or finance in the Public Service or Private Sector;Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: -Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;Part III of Certified Public Accountant (CPA)K or equivalent qualifications;Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;Supervisory course lasting not less than two weeks from a recognized institution;Proficiency in computer applications;Demonstrated results in work performance; andFulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.