About the Job

The accountants are responsible for ensuring prudent and optimum utilization of Authority funds and preparing financial reports. The finance officers are responsible for managing the financial resources of the Authority through preparation and submission of financing proposal to the government and other financing agencies.

Responsibilities

Monitoring expenditures based on approved budgets.
Ensuring safe custody of Authority’s financial records and assets.
Overseeing the accounting of special funds including donor and project funds.
Managing authority cash flows.
Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books and other accountable documents.
Maintaining up-to-date books of accounts.
Overseeing submission of statutory deductions.
Coordinating the preparation of responses to audit queries and PIC inquiries.
Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports for the Authority.
Ensuring timely preparation, review and Approval of bank reconciliation statements.
Interpreting regulations of the Authority pertaining to financial control and management.
Co-ordinating preparation of budgets and work plans for the section.
Ensuring provision of accurate, timely and reliable financial information.
Ensuring timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts.
Interpreting of financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and control and management of PAYE, VAT and other statutory deductions.
Verifying Payment vouchers and Staff Imprests in accordance with the laid down financial procedures, policies and regulations.
Review of bank reconciliation statements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Passed Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination/ACCA affiliate Exams.
Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body.
Should have a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Demonstrated results in work performance.
Proficiency in computer applications.