Reporting to the Director Finance & Planning, the job holder is responsible for ensuring compliance to PFM Act and internal financial controls through examination of payments vouchers and supporting documents.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Ascertaining that all payments for goods, services and works by the Commission are accurate, authentic and comply with the provisions of relevant laws e.g. Public Finance Management Act & Regulations and Public Procurement and Assets Disposals Act;
• Advising other accountants within the Finance & Accounts Department on payments that do not have sufficient supporting documents or have not been procedurally processed;
• Examining receipts/ revenues to confirm that they have been accurately recorded in the Commission’s accounting records;
• Examining supporting documents (e.g. invoices, LSOs) to ascertain that amounts in the PVs agree with those in the supporting documentation;
• Checking that all payments have been correctly classified and voted;
• Reviewing end of year pending bills before they are audited by internal/ external auditors;
• Participating and verifying correctness of stock take and cash count results during end of year closing exercise;
• Undertaking periodic surprise cash count and
cash reconciliation.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting/ Finance Option), Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum Grade C+ or equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K);
• Member of ICPAK;
• Proficiency in accounting software (any ERP) and MS Suite and other computer applications;
• Relevant professional qualifications;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
