Senior Finance and Accounts Officer - Grade 8

ABOUT THE COMPANY

NDU-K was established under Section 24 of the Universities Education Act, 2012 on 27 May 2021. The University offers specialized certificates, diplomas and degrees in areas related to Defence and security, as well as other dimensions of security. The University is based at Lanet, Nakuru County.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements for Appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Finance andAccounts Officer I or in a comparable positionBachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent qualification from recognized and accredited institution;Certified Public Accountant or equivalent qualification from accredited examination body;Registered with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK);Proficiency in computer applications;Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.MODE OF APPLICATIONApplications should be submitted electronically (online), together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic and profession certificates and transcripts.Applications should be submitted via e-mail with the position applied and Ref number on the subject line.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and proceduresPreparing financial Statements and Accounts Verifying payment vouchersVerifying bank reconciliation statementsReviewing and recommending modifications of accounting systems and proceduresCollaborating with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements on auditParticipating in financial standards setting and forecast process preparing and submitting daily bank balances for monitoringIssuing cheque books to cashier responsible for writing/ raising cheques to ensure book serial numbers are consistently followedUpdating vote heads for various DepartmentsMaintaining asset registerDeveloping the departmental work plan andParticipating in quality management and performance contracting processes.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bookkeeping, Accounting, Reporting, Financial reporting, General ledger

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree