NKCC/HR.1906/A/24/11/2023
Job purpose

The Senior Accountants will be responsible for ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of Company funds and preparing financial reports. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of the Senior Officer.

Key Responsibilities

•  Verify Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests by the laid down financial procedures, policies, and regulations.
•  Supervision of cash collections and banking balancing and reconciling cash books daily including balancing and reconciling cash books daily.
•  Verify the posting of payments and receipts in the cashbook for accuracy.
•  Provide safe custody of payment vouchers and approved journals and keep safe custody of all accountable documents.
•  Prepare and update creditors, debtors, and general ledgers.
•  Ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.
•  Assist in Managing the payroll for all staff including casuals.
•  Prepare Bank Reconciliation statements.
•  Assist in the budget-making process and during the revision of the same as per the work plan.
•  Review monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
•  Review vote book entries and undertake monthly variance analysis.
•  Any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualification & personal specifications

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: –

•  At least four (4) years of relevant work experience in the Public Service or Private Sector.
•  Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance/Accounting) course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
•  Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
•  Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).
•  Proficiency in computer applications