NEMA Senior Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya

NEMA Senior Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Deputy Director Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include but not limited to:

Ensuring compliance with tax and other statutory obligations;

Monitoring expenditures and forecasting of the same;

Ensuring timely closing of accounts;

Coordinating preparation of financial statements and management accounts;

Reviewing & approving payment vouchers & journal entries and signing of cheques;

Establishing and maintaining systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns;

Liaising with other departments to ensure success of cost reduction initiatives;

Offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving it;

Interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial officers;

Liaising with other functions to put the finances and accounts in context;

Organizing and managing the Accounts section;

Coordinating accounting work and advising Management on financial policies and procedures;

Interpreting and applying financial and management policies;

Budgetary control and implementing of financial returns;

Ensuring that sound accounting principles and controls are applied to all financial transactions;

Designing and reviewing, controlling and implementing the financial management and accounting systems;

Supervising, guiding, appraising and developing staff in the Accounts section.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Part III of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

A minimum period of ten (10) years relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a management role in the Public Service or Private Sector.

Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Membership of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other relevant professional body.

Proficiency in computer applications.

Good Communication skills.

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NEMA Senior Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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