Office of the Controller of Budget Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Office of the Controller of Budget Accountant Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the Manager Finance/Accounts, the officer will be responsible for implementing
and maintaining sound accounting policies systems and procedures in line with generally
accepted accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper books of accounts are maintained
  • Responsible for bank reconciliations
  • Ensure accurate preparation of budgets, periodic financial reports and annual
    financial statements
  • Implement sound accounting procedures, policies and systems in line with
    International Public Sector Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Provide day to day administration of the Gratuity and Pension Scheme
  • Maintain accurate asset registers
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of cash books.

    Requirements for the position
  • Must have a Bachelors degree in either Business Administration, Commerce,
    Economics, Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in finance/accounting environment
  • Must be a qualified accountant
  • Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010
  • Must be an active member of a relevant professional body in good standing

    Required Skills and Personal Attributes
  • Leadership skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Integrity
  • Team player
  • Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

    How to Apply
  • Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.
  • Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, home
    county, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together with copies of your
    certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
  • You should also provide names of two
    referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their
    telephone, postal and email addresses.
  • Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.

    Additional requirements

    Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above positions will be required to submit the
    following;

  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation
  • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  • Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our Office addressed to:
  • The Controller of Budget
  • Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
  • P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi
    so as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget Not Later Than 7th May, 2019 AT
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.
  • For more information and job application details, see; Office of the Controller of Budget Accountant Jobs in Kenya

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