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Date Posted: Friday, March 18, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
• The Senior Accountant is responsible for the following:
• Developing and overseeing the implementation of a dynamic finance strategy that is able to deliver exemplary services and results as envisioned in the strategic plan;
• Develop the Institution’s/project budget and continuously monitor and evaluate its implementation;
• Support month end closing processes to ensure organized, complete and properly approved expense reports and reconciliations are delivered to Finance Manager as per approved month-end closing calendar.
• Monitor and develop responses to external auditors or governmental auditors
• Perform monthly bank account reconciliation and review cash flow and replenishment needs of the Project Implementation Unit.
• Assist in preparing and furnishing to the NSC, the Association and the IUCEA not later than 30 days after the end of each calendar six months period, interim audited financial reports for the project covering six months in form and substance satisfactory to the Association.
• Giving oversight to the projects/department’s financial affairs and advise the Finance Manager/Project Coordinator on financial planning strategies and policies;
• Ensuring effective and efficient management of the Institution’s resources including finances and other assets and liabilities;
• Ensuring the provision of meaningful, accurate and timely financial and management accounts and reports to the Finance Manager/Project Coordinator;
• Ensuring compliance with Public Financial Management Act, IPSAS and IFRS and ISO Standards and other legal and regulatory policies;
• Reviewing the financial plans in line with the overall strategic objectives and government performance contract;
• Construct and monitor reliable internal control systems;
• Understand and mitigate key elements of the corporation financial risk profile;
• Overseeing the operations of Finance & Accounting divisions.

Job Specifications
For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: –
• At least five (5) years’ work experience with at least (3) years’ experience in similar role.
• Bachelor’s Degree in either Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or its equivalent
• Membership in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)
• Proficiency in computer applications with emphasis on Financial Management Information Systems;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
1. Each application shall be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of Relevant Academic and Professional Certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, Testimonials, and other relevant supporting documents.
2. Applicants should submit hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked “Application for the position”.
3. Applications must be submitted on or before Friday 25th March, 2022. latest by 6.00 p.m. (East African Time)
4. Applications should be addressed to
THE CHIEF PRINCIPAL,
THE KISUMU NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC,
P.O.BOX 143 -40100 KISUMU.
Email info@kisumupoly.ac.ke.
5. Those who had apply for the earlier advert need not to apply again.
NOTE: The INSITUTION is an equal opportunity employer. Women, the marginalized and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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