Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

An officer at this level will be deployed at the Finance and Accounts Division and will be expected to develop and implement budget and resource mobilization policies, procedures and systems for the Office of Data Protection Commissioner.

The Officer will work under the supervision of Senior Principal Finance Officer.

Terms and Conditions of Service

Basic Salary: Kshs. 128,684 – 197,676PM

House Allowance: Kshs. 45,000 PM

Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 14,000 PM

Leave Allowance: Kshs. 20,000 PA

Annual Leave: 30 Working days PA

Medical Cover and other allowances As provided by the ODPC

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Job Specification

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Five (5) years’ experience in a relevant field;

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (specializing in Finance or Accounts), Economics, Business Administration (specializing in Finance or Accounts) or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounts, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution will be an added Advantage;

Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) qualification or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Membership to a relevant and recognized professional body;

Certificate in Management course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

Proficiency in computer applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities at this

level will entail;

Processing budgetary supply matters and control of expenditure commitments for the Office;

Implementing the budget through preparing and processing payments;

Evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposals and compile information required in the budgetary processes;

Preparing annual and revised estimates of recurrent and development expenditures;

Issuing receipts against all cash collections;

Maintain books of accounts in line with the regulations;

Carrying out bank and petty cash reconciliation;

Preparing accounting reports and statements;

Record fixed asset acquisition and update fixed assets register in the accounting systems;

Ensure timely accounting of imprest warrants and advances; and

Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Principal Finance Officer.

Skills and Competencies

The following core competencies and skills will be required

Supervisory Skills

Technical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Report writing skills

Creativity and Innovativeness;

Interpersonal skills.

Grade: ODPC 4

No Sought: 1

Advert Ref: V/NO 39/2022

Recruitment: ODPC October 2022

Closing Date: 26th October 2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see:
Office of the Data Protection Commissioner Principal Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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