Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

1. Cumulative service period of (9) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Accountant Officer or in a comparable position.
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Management/ Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
3. Certified Public Accountant CPA-K or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any relevant professional body;
5. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
6. Proficiency in computer skills; and
7. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities entail:

1. coordinating implementation of financial accounting policies, strategies and plans;
2. ensuring timely payment of expenditures;verifying internal and external audit and responses to audit queries;
3. ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
4. ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
5. evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposal;
6. ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
7. verification of payment vouchers and committal documents to ensure compliance to approved procedures, rules and regulations;
8. ensuring provision of quality and timely accounting services;
9. coordinating preparation of management and statutory financial reports;
10. maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts of the Research Fund and their approved signatories;
11. ensuring effective handling of taxation matters of the Research Fund; and
12. Authorizing payments and identifying suitable cheque signatories.