Principal Accountant at National Research Fund
National Research Fund
- Kenya
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Cumulative service period of (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Accountant Officer or in a comparable position.
- Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Management/ Administration (Accounting or Finance Option) or its equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Certified Public Accountant CPA-K or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Been registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any relevant professional body;
- Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer skills; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- coordinating implementation of financial accounting policies, strategies and plans;
- ensuring timely payment of expenditures;verifying internal and external audit and responses to audit queries;
- ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
- ensuring safe custody of cash, cheques, financial records and other accountable documents;
- evaluating and scrutinizing expenditure proposal;
- ensuring proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
- verification of payment vouchers and committal documents to ensure compliance to approved procedures, rules and regulations;
- ensuring provision of quality and timely accounting services;
- coordinating preparation of management and statutory financial reports;
- maintaining an inventory on all bank accounts of the Research Fund and their approved signatories;
- ensuring effective handling of taxation matters of the Research Fund; and
- Authorizing payments and identifying suitable cheque signatories.
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