Vacancy title:
Accountant

Jobs at:
Republic of Kenya Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation

Deadline of this Job:
19th September 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 10th September 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Irrigation Our client, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Irrigation — State Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy (SDF-BE) seeks to recruit Staff for the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU), Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). The programme is supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Kenya.

JOB DETAILS:

The Overall objective of ABDP is reduced poverty and increased food security and nutrition in rural communities. In pursuit of this goal, the Programme Development Objective is to increase incomes, food security and nutritional status of the wider communities of poor rural households involved in aquaculture in the targeted Counties. The Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP) will specifically develop Aquaculture Su b-Sector as a sustainable source of fish and as an efficient and profitable source of income especially for smallholder aquaculture producers and value chain actors in the rural areas thereby ensuring food and nutritional security. This will accelerate and consolidate the expansion of aquaculture production and trade within the country by realizing the productive potential of smallholders It is in this regard that the Ministry is seeking to recruit a dynamic, exceptional and visionary team of professional and ethical standing to fill the following positions:

Accountant
Reporting to the Financial Controlled the Accountant will give advice to Management on accounting matters of the programme. He or she will supervise and direct the accounting and logistical functions, banking, prepare financial reports and Withdrawal Applications. The Accountant will ensure smooth functioning of the accounting software.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS 81 EXPERIENCE

•  A Bachelor‘s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  A Master‘s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management Business Administration or related discipline will be an added advantage;
•  A professional accounting qualification ACCA /CPA{K] or equivalent;
•  At least five (5) years Practical experience in a financial management project and acquainted with public administration accounting procedures or internationally financed projects;
•  A valid membership with ICPAK or its equivalent;
•  Previous experience with IFAD financial regulations would be an added advantage.