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Accountant Job in Kenya



Accountant 



Position Summary/
Purpose



The Accounts Function
entails: – applications of sound principles, systems and techniques in
accounting for finances of the Authority, assets, revenue, expenditure and
costs, accounting for special funds set up under various statutes; management
of accounting information; co-ordination and rationalization of estimates
annual appropriation and fund accounts; cash flow control; and cost analysis



Key Responsibilities;



Duties and responsibilities will entail: –




  • Preparing
    vouchers and accounting documents in accordance with the laid down rules
    and regulations;

  • capturing
    and maintaining primary records such as cash books, ledgers, vote books
    and registers;

  • preparing
    simple management reports including imprest and expenditure returns;

  • providing
    cash office services including paying personal and merchant claims

  • maintaining
    cash books, ledgers, vote books and registers;

  • ensuring
    safe custody of Authority records and assets; and

  • carrying
    out bank reconciliation.



Qualifications



For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:




  • Bachelor’s
    degree in any of the following disciplines:Bachelor’s degree in any of the
    following disciplines:– Commerce Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business
    Administration or its equivalent qualification (Accounting/Finance),
    Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized
    institution PLUS Part II of the Certified Pufrom a recognized institution
    PLUS Part II of the Certified Public Accountants blic Accountants (CPA)
    Examination or its equivalent qualifications; and(CPA) Examination or its
    equivalent qualifications; and

  • Proficiency
    in Computer applications.Proficiency in Computer applications.

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



How to Apply 



The public is notified of the following:




  • All applicants MUST download
    and complete Bio-Data Form(http://www.ndma.go.ke/index.php/resource-center/send/38-careers/6572-ndma-biodata-form)
    (in Microsoft Excel) and attach the completed Bio-Data Form. Any
    HANDWRITTEN or SCANNED Bio-Data form not submitted as an Excel file will
    be rejected.

  • All
    applications MUST be received on or before 23rd August 2022 by 5:00 pm.

  • NDMA
    is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, females,
    marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply

  • There
    are NO fees charged by NDMA for any application of these positions

  • Canvassing
    of any form will result in disqualification of the candidate

  • ONLY
    shortlisted candidates will be contacted



Interested qualified
applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of
certificates & testimonial and a duly filled personal data form which can
be downloaded from the Authority’s website with the title of the position
clearly indicated in the email subject line to hr@ndma.go.ke



Successful candidates
will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;




  • Kenya
    Revenue Authority

  • Higher
    Education Loans Board

  • Ethics
    and Anti-corruption Commission

  • National
    Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)

  • Credit
    Reference Bureau



Applications should be
addressed to;



Chief Executive Officer,

National Drought
Management Authority


P. O. Box 53547 00200

NAIROBI, KENYA



Applications may also be
dropped at the Authority’s offices located on the 17th floor of Lonrho House,
along Standard Street, Nairobi during working hours between 8am and 5pm. Those
applicants submitting physical applications MUST also complete the Bio-Data
Form (in Microsoft Excel format) and send it to the email address provided above




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