Senior Accountant

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the above vacant position.

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
• Experience Level: Senior level
• Experience Length: 7 years

Job Description

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is a constitutional body established under Article 59 (4) of the Constitution and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. The mandate of the Commission is to promote administrative justice in the public sector, and oversee the implementation of Access to Information Act, 2016

The Commission seeks to fill the following vacant positions:-

JOB TITLE: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

REPORTING TO: FINANCE MANAGER

DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES

UNIT/DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTS

GRADE: CAJ 5

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the accounts staff in the finance unit of the Commission to ensure utmost output

• Ensure the financial records and monthly reports of expenditure are properly examined when processing payments in accordance with the public financial accounting procedures

• Ensure the commission complies with statutory deductions such as Pay As You Earn (PAYE), National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and corporate tax payments in a timely manner

• Bank reconciliation of the various accounts operated by the Commission

• Ensure the cash books are properly maintained to guarantee proper cash management controls as per the laid down policies and procedures

• Prepare periodic financial statements as required by management and the statutory bodies for presentation to the Commission Secretary by the Finance Manager

• Maintain updated records of accounts

• Follow up on endorsed vendor payments and other transactions with the National Treasury and Central Bank of Kenya for timely exchequer releases

• Participate in budget making process

• Authorize payments to suppliers, service providers and employees of the Commission as required

• Process vendor payments in International Financial Management Systems (IFMIS)

• Any other duty assigned by the Commission.

COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:-

• A Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance or accounting option) or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution

• Must be a certified Public Accountant (CPA K) or a member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA Finalist)

• Must have at least seven (7) years of service in a comparable position from a reputable firm

• Knowledge of public sector budgeting

• Knowledge of public financial management act

• Knowledge of professional code of conduct for accountants in the public sector

• Good Communication, interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and supervisory skills

• Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010.

CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES

Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates from:

• Kenya Revenue Authority

• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission

• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)

• A credit reference bureau

• Higher Education Loans Board

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