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Principal Accountant Job in Kenya


Principal Accountant



ADVERT NO. EXT/ 7/04/2023



Duties and
responsibilities at this level will entail:




  • Coordinating
    management accounting and preparation of final accounts and statements;

  • Ensuring
    timely and proper bank reconciliation;

  • Interpreting
    regulations of the Institute pertaining to financial control and
    management;

  • Timely
    and accurate preparation of quality management reports;

  • Coordinating
    preparation of budgets based on work plans;

  • Ensuring
    provision of accurate timely reliable financial information as well as
    timely submission of annual financial statements of accounts;

  • Interpretation
    of financial policies for sound accounting principles, practices and
    control and management of corporate tax, VAT and other statutory
    deductions.



Job Specifications




For
appointment to this scale, a candidate must meet the following requirements:



  • Served
    in the scale of Senior Accountant or in a comparable and relevant position
    in a reputable organization for a minimum period of four (4) years;

  • Have
    a Master’s degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Business
    Administration, Finance or their equivalent qualification from a
    recognized Institution;

  • Bachelor’s
    degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) and passed Part of
    Certified Public Accountants (K) Examination or its recognized equivalent;

  • Registered
    with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and
    the Registration of Accountants Board (RAB);

  • Senior
    Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
    institution;

  • Be
    proficient in computer applications including Accounts related packages;

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

  • Fulfill
    the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.



How to Apply



Interested candidates who
meet the requirements should submit soft copies of their application(s) with
detailed CV and testimonials to the Institute’s email address: recruitment@kewi.or.ke and
hard copies to be sent or hand-delivered to KEWI Headquarters – along Ole Shapara
Avenue South C, Nairobi by 17th May, 2023.



The applications for
positions should be addressed to:



The Chief Executive Officer

Kenya
Water Institute


P.O
Box 60013-00200


Nairobi



In addition to the
above-indicated requirements, applicants will be required to meet the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity.


The following clearances will be required
from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.




  • Certificate
    of Good Conduct;

  • Clearance
    from the Ethics and Anti – Corruption Commission;

  • Certificate
    of Compliance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

  • Kenya
    Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Clearance; and

  • Certificate
    of Clearance from the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).



KEWI is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages all qualified persons; including Women,
Persons with Disability and persons from Minority groups to apply. Only
successful candidates shall be contacted for interviews.



THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

KENYA WATER INSTITUTE



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